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Hearing disorders refers to total or partial hearing impairment. Some conditions that can affect hearing are chickenpox, mumps, cytomegalovirus, Lyme disease, sickle cell disease, hypothyroidism, meningitis, certain cancers, and treatment for tuberculosis. The different levels of hearing disorders are:

• Hearing loss – It is when the ability to hear sounds is reduced.
• Deafness – It is the inability to hear even amplified sounds.
• Profound deafness – It is the total lack of hearing.

A hearing problem can affect either one or both ears. The signs and symptoms of hearing disorders in infants are if the baby does not turn the head towards the sound or if the baby is not startled by a loud noise. Hearing aids and cochlear implants can help people with hearing disorders.