Health Benefits of Grapefruit. Grapefruits are an excellent source of vitamin C (important for wound healing and iron absorption). Pink grapefruit also contains the antioxidant lycopene, which gives it its' beautiful pink hue. Studies have shown that there is less risk of prostate cancer in people who eat diets rich in lycopene.
Definition of bilateral hearing loss. A bilateral hearing loss is a hearing loss in both ears. The bilateral hearing loss may be caused by factors in the outer, middle or inner ear or a combination of these areas. The symptoms of a bilateral hearing loss are reduced hearing in both ears. A bilateral hearing loss can be either symmetrical or asymmetrical.
This loss may occur by itself or with tinnitus (ringing in the ears). Some causes of hearing loss in adults are described below: Otosclerosis is a disease involving the middle ear. It affects the movement of the tiny bones in the middle ear. single exposure to an extremely loud sound such as an explosion can cause a sudden loss of hearing. This is called acoustic trauma.. Acoustic neuroma is an example of a tumor that causes hearing loss. Symptoms can include hearing loss or ringing in one ear accompanied by a feeling of fullness.