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.
There are two major categories of hearing loss: 1  Central hearing loss involves problems with processing information in the brain. 2  Peripheral hearing loss refers to problems with the ear structures. There are three types of peripheral hearing loss: Conductive hearing loss is the most common type in children. It occurs when the transmission of sound through the external or middle ear is blocked. The condition can be temporary or permanent. It can occur in one or both ears. Sometimes this type of hearing loss is caused by physical abnormalities that are present from birth. More commonly, it begins during childhood as the result of middle ear infections. Other causes include perforation of the eardrum, impacted earwax or objects in the ear canal.