In the quiet hum of life, a sound so sweet, Yet hidden, a secret where silence meets, Otosclerosis, a whisper in the ear, As abnormal bone grows, it brings forth fear.
Initially, it seems like a gentle haze, But gradually, it steals the sounds of days. For in the middle ear, where echoes play, The Stapes bone falters, leading hearts astray.
Despite the science, the cause remains unclear, A puzzle of genetics, whispered in our ear. More often in women, as hormones swirl, A change in tide, in the life of a girl.
Then comes the symptom, like shadows at dawn, Hearing loss creeping, quietly drawn. First, it lingers in one ear's embrace, Then spreads like a rumor, a familiar face.
Moreover, a ringing may join the refrain, Tinnitus, a chorus of echoing pain. Dizziness dances, a whirlwind inside, Yet amidst this challenge, the spirit won't hide.
Diagnosis awaits with tests that unfold, A hearing exam, stories to be told. CT scans reveal the hidden growth, As hope intertwines with the truth of both.
Then treatment emerges, a light in the dark, Hearing aids offer a promising spark. Or perhaps surgery, the Stapes replaced, Restoring the sound, a sweet song embraced.
Thus, in the journey of hearing and sound, Through struggles and triumphs, resilience is found. For even when silence seems hard to bear, Life’s symphony plays on, a melody rare.
