{"id":308,"date":"2019-11-08T12:20:45","date_gmt":"2019-11-08T18:20:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rustonhearing.fm1.dev\/hearing-loss\/sudden-hearing-loss\/"},"modified":"2023-02-16T11:41:41","modified_gmt":"2023-02-16T19:41:41","slug":"sudden-hearing-loss","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/advancedaudiologist.com\/hearing-loss\/sudden-hearing-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"Sudden Hearing Loss"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\"> \n\n{ \n\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \n\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \n\n  \"mainEntity\": [{ \n\n    \"@type\": \"Question\", \n\n    \"name\": \"What is Sudden Deafness? \", \n\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": { \n\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\", \n\n      \"text\": \"Sudden deafness is a reduction of hearing of 30 dB or greater over three contiguous frequencies, occurring over a period of 72 hours or less. Ninety percent of cases result in unilateral (single-sided) hearing loss, which may be accompanied by dizziness or tinnitus. \n\nThe severity of the hearing loss varies.\" \n\n    } \n\n  }, { \n\n    \"@type\": \"Question\", \n\n    \"name\": \"Who Develops Sudden Deafness? \", \n\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": { \n\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\", \n\n      \"text\": \"About one to six per every 5,000 people experience sudden deafness every year, although some suspect this number is much higher as the condition often goes undiagnosed. People of all ages can develop sudden deafness. Most often, it affects adults in their late 40s and early 50s.\" \n\n    } \n\n   }, { \n\n    \"@type\": \"Question\", \n\n    \"name\": \"What Causes Sudden Deafness?\", \n\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": { \n\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\", \n\n      \"text\": \" There are over 100 possible causes for SSHL. These include: infectious diseases, head trauma, abnormal tissue growth, circulatory problems, neurologic disorders, toxic causes, immunologic diseases, inner ear problems such as Meniere\u2019s disease and ototoxic medications.\" \n\n    } \n\n }, { \n\n    \"@type\": \"Question\", \n\n    \"name\": \"What Are the Symptoms of Sudden Deafness?\", \n\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": { \n\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\", \n\n      \"text\": \" Symptoms include tinnitus (ringing in the ears), vertigo or dizziness, fullness in the ear, a sudden loud \u201cpop\u201d in the ear, similar to what you\u2019d experience with a change in pressure and muffled hearing upon wakening or when trying to use the telephone. \" \n\n    } \n\n }, { \n\n    \"@type\": \"Question\", \n\n    \"name\": \"How Is Sudden Deafness Diagnosed?\", \n\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": { \n\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\", \n\n      \"text\": \" Your doctor will first complete a physical exam, looking in your ear to determine if there is an obstruction. If there is no obvious cause to your sudden deafness, such as a buildup of fluid or earwax, your doctor will complete a pure tone hearing exam to test for sensorineural hearing loss. Additional tests may be ordered including a balance test, blood work and imaging.\" \n\n    } \n\n }, { \n\n    \"@type\": \"Question\", \n\n    \"name\": \"How Is Sudden Deafness Treated? \", \n\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": { \n\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\", \n\n      \"text\": \" Treatment varies and will depend upon the cause (if known). Steroids, which reduce inflammation and swelling and aid the body in fighting illness, are the most common treatment method for sudden deafness. Additional treatments may include antibiotics to treat an infection or medication to suppress the immune system if the sudden deafness is caused by an autoimmune disorder.\" \n\n    } \n\n } \n\n ] \n\n  } \n\n<\/script> \n\n\n\n<p>For most people who\nexperience hearing loss, the condition comes on gradually over a period of\nyears. In rare cases, an abrupt loss of hearing occurs with little or no\nwarning. This condition, known as sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSHL), is\ndefined as a hearing reduction of 30 dB or greater over three contiguous\nfrequencies, occurring over a period of 72 hours or less. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hearingloss.org\/hearing-help\/hearing-loss-basics\/sudden-deafness\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ninety percent of cases result in unilateral (single-sided) hearing loss<\/a>, which may be accompanied by dizziness or tinnitus. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/advancedaudiologist.com\/hearing-loss\/hearing-loss-overview\/\">severity of the hearing loss<\/a> varies. Some patients recover completely and without medical intervention in just a few days. Others find their symptoms improve gradually over a couple of weeks. Fifteen percent of those who experience sudden deafness will have hearing loss that worsens over time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Causes Sudden Deafness? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are over 100 possible\ncauses for SSHL. These include infectious diseases, head trauma, abnormal\ntissue growth, circulatory problems, neurologic disorders, toxic causes,\nimmunologic diseases, inner ear problems such as Meniere\u2019s disease and ototoxic\nmedications. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Certain groups of\nantibiotics, in particular, have been shown to destroy the hair cells of the\ncochlea, causing sudden deafness that is often permanent in nature. These must\nbe used with extreme caution and should be avoided unless they are the only\nviable course of treatment for a life-threatening illness. Be sure to question\nyour physician or clinic thoroughly when antibiotics are prescribed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Risk factors for SSHL include\na prior diagnosis of meningitis, a recent head injury, ear infection, exposure\nto loud noise, a sudden change in pressure and starting a new medication. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are the Symptoms of Sudden Deafness? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Symptoms that often precede\nor accompany sudden deafness include: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/advancedaudiologist.com\/hearing-loss\/tinnitus\/\">Tinnitus<\/a> (ringing in the ears).<\/li><li>Vertigo or dizziness.<\/li><li>Fullness in the ear.<\/li><li>A sudden loud \u201cpop\u201d in the ear, similar to what you\u2019d experience with a change in pressure.<\/li><li>Muffled hearing upon wakening or when trying to use the telephone.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Is Sudden Deafness Treated? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you experience any of\nthese symptoms, see a physician or audiologist immediately. Doctors believe\nthat prompt medical attention offers the best chances for a full recovery. Do\nnot delay \u2013 your hearing depends upon it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Treatment varies and will\ndepend upon the cause (if known). Steroids, which reduce inflammation and\nswelling and aid the body in fighting illness, are the most common treatment\nmethod for sudden deafness. <\/p>\n\n\n<p>Call <span class=\"company-name \">Advanced Audiology &amp; Hearing Aids<\/span> at <a href=\"tel:+13182511572\" class=\"phone \"> <span class=\"phNum\">(318) 251-1572<\/span><\/a> for more information or to schedule an appointment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For most people who experience hearing loss, the condition comes on gradually over a period of years. In rare cases, an abrupt loss of hearing occurs with little or no warning. 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