Hearing & Diction

A symptom related to hearing refers to any partial or permanent damage. It can manifest itself in a variety of ways, including reduced hearing acuity, difficulty hearing soft sounds, excessive sensitivity to loud noises, ringing or whistling in the ears, or total hearing loss. Possible causes may include problems in the outer, middle or inner ear, damage to the auditory nerve, infection, trauma, exposure to loud or prolonged noise, genetic disorders or underlying medical conditions.

A diction symptom refers to difficulties in speaking clearly or articulating words correctly. It may be characterized by indistinct speech, stuttering, pronunciation problems, variations in speech rate or rhythm, an abnormal or altered voice, or difficulties in forming certain sounds. Possible causes of these diction symptoms may include speech and language disorders, neuromuscular problems, brain damage, developmental disorders, trauma or neurological disorders.

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