Japanese encephalitis is an acute infectious disease caused by a virus that damages the human central nervous system (brain).

Meniere’s disease is a disorder of the inner ear that causes a feeling of fullness in the ear, dizziness, and hearing loss in the patient. If detected early and treated promptly, the treatment will be more effective.

The stapes is one of the three bones that make up the middle ear. A stapes injury affects the transmission of sound to the inner ear, causing hearing loss. In cases where the stapes is stiff, surgery is needed to replace the stapes to restore hearing.

Older adults may have difficulty understanding conversations and may feel frustrated and left out. Some children are diagnosed with severe hearing loss in both ears, which can affect their ability to learn and understand speech. For these cases, cochlear implants may be the best option.