Many drugs can cause temporary hearing loss..or intermittent hearing loss. Aspirin causes a ringing in the ears called tinnitus and various syndromes cause hearing loss such as Meniere's disease. Concussion, Allergies and ear infection are also culprits.
Sudden "total" deafness in one ear can be caused by tiny blood clots in the extremely tiny arteries of the inner ear. Seek attention within 24 hours for the best outcome. In most cases, the "cause" is unknown...it could be a combination of autoimmune disease, allergies, etc. Be certain to see a specialist in this 24 hour time period. Some emergency facilities will treat you with steroids, decongestants and tell you to see a specialist in "x amount" of days, but ENTs are the ones who specialize in the ear/nose/and throat....and timing is important if you have any chance of reversing the damage.
If both ears have sudden hearing loss which is not "total," the cause could be inner or middle ear infections, or perhaps a medication. Some drugs are ototoxic...toxic to the ear.
An ear infection can cause minimal swelling to moderate swelling around the ear, and can also cause hearing loss that can become permanent.
Sudden hearing loss--at least 30dB in less than three days--is most commonly caused by cochleitis, a mysterious viral infection.
No, chlamydia does not cause hearing loss.
Yes, hearing loss often is a condition caused by ageing.
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Progressive hearing loss happens gradually over time. You may notice sounds becoming quieter or harder to understand as months or years go by. This type of hearing loss is often linked to aging, exposure to loud noise, or other long-term factors. Sudden hearing loss, on the other hand, occurs quickly, often within a day or even a few hours. You might wake up one morning and find that you canβt hear out of one ear. It can be caused by infections, injury, or other unexpected factors, and itβs important to get medical help right away if it happens.
A common cause of hearing loss is damage to the hair cells within the cochlea
This probably won't cause hearing loss. If you are worried, you should talk to our doctor or have your hearing tested.
Earphones could cause hearing loss if u have it plugged into something and your listening to music, or something, that to loud, you never want it to be to loud for you ears. I hope I helped. <3 Bianca B.<3
Sounds that are excessively loud or prolonged, such as fireworks, concerts, or heavy machinery, can lead to hearing damage or loss. Additionally, sudden loud noises like explosions or gunshots can cause immediate harm to hearing.
Yes, exposure to loud noises can cause permanent damage to hearing. Prolonged or sudden loud sounds can lead to hearing loss or tinnitus (ringing in the ears). It's important to protect your ears by using earplugs or limiting exposure to loud noises.
Not commonly, no.