Complete Deafness

Question: Information on CHARGE syndrome? I will be supporting a adult client who has CHARGE syndrome, with complete deafness. I found the CHARGE foundation web page but need more information. Can anyone give me any information on this syndrome? I'm really looking for personal expeience, but any knowledge of it would be appreciated. I'm especially wanting to know how it effects a persons lifestyle and best ways to support someone. Thanks.

Answer: CHARGE Syndrome A combination of associated malformations CHARGE syndrome is the acronym given to a group of associated physical malformations: coloboma (eye), heart anomaly, atresia (choanal), retardation (mental and growth), genital anomaly, ear anomaly. It is not known how often CHARGE syndrome occurs; around 200 cases have been reported in the medical literature. It affects both males and females. Symptoms Each of the malformations ranges from near normal to severe, so each person with CHARGE syndrome may have different physical problems. No one problem is present in all those affected by CHARGE syndrome. The main symptoms are: Coloboma of the eye (80% of individuals) - a fissure (crack) usually in the back of the eye. One or both eyes may also be too small. Heart anomaly (70%) - Different types of heart defects may occur. The most frequent type is a hole in the heart (septal defect). Choanal atresia (50%) - The back of the nasal sinuses on one or both sides doesn't connect with the back of the throat. This means an individual cannot breathe through his/her nose, only through the mouth. Growth retardation (80%) - This is first detected when the infant fails to grow normally in the first 6 months of life. It is due to growth hormone deficiency and/or feeding difficulty. Mental retardation (70%) - may range from mild to severe Underdeveloped genitals (male 70%, female 30%) Ear abnormalities (90%) - The ear on the outside is malformed. Problems in the inner ear, such as nerve defects, may result in deafness (60% of individuals). Other physical problems such as facial nerve palsy and unusual facial features may also be present. Diagnosis A diagnosis of CHARGE syndrome requires the presence of at least 4 of the features of the syndrome. Choanal atresia is the most easily detected, especially if it is severe, since an infant born with it will have trouble breathing. X-rays and ultrasound scans can look for other symptoms of the syndrome. Treatment Treatment for CHARGE syndrome focuses on the particular physical problems of each individual. Some individuals may require medical care for difficulty eating, eye problems or blindness, hearing loss or deafness, or other problems. Surgery may be required to correct a heart defect. Physical and occupational therapy can help the individual develop to his or her fullest potential.

Question: POLL AND I THINK SURVEY: UNFORTUNETLY YOU HAVE HAD A TERRIBLE ACIDENT..WHAT WOULD YOU PREFER OUT OF THE TWO...? COMPLETE BLINDNESS OR COMPLETE DEAFNESS IF YOU CHOOSE BLINDNESS THE BIO PRODUCT OF THAT WOULD ALSO BE THAT YOU COULD'NT SMELL AGAIN. IF YOU CHOOSE DEAFNESS THE BIO PRODUCT OF THAT WOULD ALSO BE THAT YOU COULD'NT WALK AGAIN

Answer: deafness....sounds better...

Question: Post-ejaculatory hearing impairment? I wouldn't exactly say I have complete deafness, but after ejaculation and orgasm, for a few moments, I have ringing and vibration-like noises in my ears and my ability to hear noise is drastically reduced. I'm not concerned about it medically or anything because it stops after a minute or two, I'd more like to know if anybody else has had this happen or has heard of it. Thanks for the responses, and I'm not embarrassed to ask my doctor, I just didn't think of it as serious.

Answer: I'm not going to indulge anymore than to say, yes I have had this happen to me before, and it normally fades after a bit but it freaked me out the first time it happened when I was younger. edit: it should be noted that at 15 I was diagnosed with a hearing loss, and while this was not the cause (it's actually from nerve damage at birth) so you may want to keep an eye on this because it might have some hints to a larger diagnosis.

Question: Otosclerosis- Conductive hearing loss in child...? Do you have or were you a child with this condition in one or both ears? My daughter hears "fuzzy" in one ear, and she hears a popping sound all the time. Yes, ears are clean and fluid or inner ear damage has been ruled out and the Dr. has told us to keep a yearly check on the condition, since she can hear, and make out sounds at this time, but that this condition can become progressively worse thru the years. She may have to use a hearing aid in a few years, but if we were to operate now, he says it may cause complete deafness in that ear! Has anyone had this happen? How is it progressing for your child? What should we expect? Yes, I have researched and know what it is...abnormal bone structure within the inner ear.... Don't need definitions.

Answer: Otosclerosis is a disease of the bone of the otic capsule that produces an abnormal accumulation of new bone within the oval window. Please see the web pages for more details on Otosclerosis.

Question: What is wrong with me, Please help! I'm beginning to lose my mind over this...? For the past 3 maybe 4 weeks I've been having ear problems, and they just get worse as the days go by. These are my symptoms. Ear pain/pressure (constantly) Strange twinges, that are rather painful Complete deafness if my head is facing down with my neck bent Amplified hearing (like I have hearing aids turned all the way up) When I chew or yawn my jaw crackles Sounds like scraping, or rattling (like shaking out a trash bag) make your whole head ache, and make something in your ear move Being able to hear your pulse in your ears constantly Constant ringing Has anyone experienced this? Has anyone even heard of this? Am I just going insane??

Answer: You may have a ruptured ear drum, it happened to me with all of those symptoms. What happens is first you have an ear infection, but it gets so bad, your ear drum ruptures....the doc will give you some meds to help

Question: Mucopurulent otorhea? A 10 year old child of a person I knew was having a right mucopurulent otorhea for the last 4 years. A week ago he became dizzy with a whirling sensation, nausea, vomiting and nystagmus to the opposite side; his deafness became complete and his temperature was normal. Three days later he became feverish, irritable and continuously crying apparently from severe headache. Also he had some neck retraction. The child was not managed properly and died by the end of the week. What do you think could be the reason

Answer: sepsis can be a culprit. what were the blood works done? infection is the initial problem in here. effects were that of dizzness, et.al because the infection is in the ear where balance of the body primary rely. secondary to this, it was good that he did not have an elevation of his temperature where a systemic compensatory mechanism of his body was its initial management to fight the inflmmatory and infection occurnce. he must have been given high doses of antipyretics and antibiotics sadly he died. irritability is one of the first signs of central nervous system affectation. hence, his level of consciousness should have been monitored.

Question: Bible says treats others as you would to Jesus,How would you treat the Pope? Too many Bishops,priests and laity are not treating the Pope as they would treat Jesus the Christ. So far I see nothing of wrong doing in what the Pope is asking or has said. Prayer: "O Jesus, through the merits of your Holy Wounds and Heart, removes the blindness and deafness of these liberal Roman Catholic and grant complete restoration of all type of daily traditional Latin Mass of St. Pius V and X and Blessed John XXII everywhere. Amen Mother of the Sorrowful Heart, pray for us and save us! Pray that you will not allow any error and temptation come to you at all or at any time.

Answer: i pray for the pope daily.

Question: Does God Like Messing with People? I was born deaf in one ear. Despite my handicap, I still was able to live a somewhat normal life. Recently, I was accepted to the Naval Academy, but it turns out that they might take back my acceptance because of my deafness in one ear. On top of all this crap, I was born into a biracial marriage and I'm a complete loser at my high school. Does God like messing with me?

Answer: The military will accept you with the ear problem and even an eye problem. What I'm having a problem with is having you in our military and hearing you complain about your inter-racial parents. Then hearing you consider yourself a loser. Get a new vision of yourself or do the US a favor and don't enlist in any of our branches of service. We need real men, not those who are more fortunate than others and don't realize it. Leave God out of it, that's just an excuse for an attitude.