Listen up! Don't take your ears for granted. Hearing loss is the third most common health problem in the U.S, and it can affect the quality of your life and relationships. About 48 million Americans have lost some hearing. Certain conditions, including age, illness, and genetics, may play a role in hearing loss.
Perilymph fistula has two main causes: 1  The most common causes of a perlymph fistula is trauma to the head or a sudden change in atmospheric presssure, called barotrauma, usually occurring on an airplane or scuba diving. 2  A perilymph fistula has been seen as a side effect of syphilis or Lyme disease.
Causes of Pericardial Effusion. Most pericardial effusions are caused by inflammation of the pericardium, a condition called pericarditis. As the pericardium becomes inflamed, extra fluid is produced, leading to a pericardial effusion. Viral infections are one of the main causes of pericarditis and pericardial effusions.Infections causing pericardial effusions include cytomegalovirus, coxsackieviruses, echoviruses, and HIV. Other conditions that can cause pericardial effusions include: 1  Cancer.2  Injury to the pericardium or heart from a medical procedure. 3  Heart attack (myocardial infarction). 4  Uremia (severe kidney failure). 5  Autoimmune disease (lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and others). 6  Bacterial infections, including tuberculosis.nfections causing pericardial effusions include cytomegalovirus, coxsackieviruses, echoviruses, and HIV. Other conditions that can cause pericardial effusions include: 1  Cancer. 2  Injury to the pericardium or heart from a medical procedure.