What causes age-related hearing loss?

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What causes age-related hearing loss?

Most commonly, presbycusis (age-related hearing loss) comes from changes in the inner ear that occur as you age. It typically affects both ears equally and has a gradual onset. Many people have a combination of age-related hearing loss and noise-induced hearing loss. Over time, loud noises can damage your sensory hair cells, one of the parts of your ear that allows hearing.

Causes of hearing loss can vary. You are more likely to experience age-related hearing loss if you have:

  • Diabetes.
  • Family history of hearing loss.
  • High blood pressure.

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