What are the risks of getting a cochlear implant?

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asked Aug 24, 2018 in Other- Health by Marspath (160 points)
What are the risks of getting a cochlear implant?

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answered Aug 26, 2018 by Jayegreen (690 points)
First not everyone is eligible to get a cochlear implant.

To be eligible for a cochlear implant your hearing loss must be really severe and the hearing loss must be severe enough that it interrupts any spoken communication.

You'll only be able to get a cochlear implant if you have no other underlying medical conditions that could cause any risks so if you do get a cochlear implant there's no risk associated with the cochlear implant.

However do note that cochlear implants don't always work for everyone.

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