It’s a medical emergency
In many cases, sudden hearing loss needs to be treated
right away otherwise the hearing loss may become
permanent.
It’s a medical emergency
In many cases, sudden hearing loss needs to
be treated right away otherwise the hearing
loss may become permanent.
It’s a medical emergency
In many cases, sudden hearing loss needs to be treated right away otherwise the hearing loss may become permanent.
What is Sudden Hearing Loss?
Sudden hearing loss involves a rapid reduction in hearing ability over a brief period, ranging from a few hours to a few days. Typically, it affects just one ear, and the extent of hearing loss can differ from one case to another.
Sudden hearing loss involves a rapid reduction in hearing ability over a brief period, ranging from a few hours to a few days. Typically, it affects just one ear, and the extent of hearing loss can differ from one case to another.
What are the symptoms?
Some individuals may experience muffled hearing, while others may suffer from severe and lasting hearing problems. Balance can also be significantly impacted in some cases. If you experience any of these symptoms please call us immediately.
Some individuals may experience muffled hearing, while others may suffer from severe and lasting hearing problems. Balance can also be significantly impacted in some cases. If you experience any of these symptoms please call us immediately.
Hearing loss or blocked sensation
Imbalance
or Dizziness
Tinnitus
(ringing/buzzing)
Nausea
or vomiting
Hearing loss or blocked
sensation
Nausea or
vomiting
Imbalance or
Dizziness
Tinnitus
(ringing/buzzing)
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Book an appointment
Find a clinic near you
Take an online hearing test
Book an appointment
Find a clinic near you
Online hearing test
What causes sudden hearing loss?
There are many potential causes of sudden hearing loss. In many cases, the specific cause of hearing loss remains unknown. Causes of sudden hearing loss can include:
There are many potential causes of sudden hearing loss. In many cases, the specific cause of hearing loss remains unknown. Causes of sudden hearing loss can include:
- Aging
- Exposure to loud noise
- Idiopathic (unknown)
- Viral Infection of the Cochlea
- Trauma or head injury
- Metabolic causes
- Medication
- Auditory nerve abnormalities
- Aging
- Exposure to loud noise
- Idiopathic (unknown)
- Viral Infection of the Cochlea
- Trauma or head injury
- Metabolic causes
- Medication
- Auditory nerve abnormalities
Experiencing Sudden Hearing Loss?
Acuity Hearing recommends immediate Audiological
or medical assessment of any hearing loss. Act now
and prioritise your auditory health.
Experiencing Sudden Hearing Loss?
Acuity Hearing recommends immediate Audiological or medical assessment of any hearing loss. Act now and prioritise your auditory health.
Management of Sudden Hearing Loss
Diagnostic Audiological Assessment
Medical investigation
by ENT
Immediate medical treatment
Follow up Audiological Assessment
Diagnostic Audiological Assessment
Medical investigation
by ENT
Immediate
medical treatment
Follow up Audiological Assessment
We will arrange for an emergency appointment with one of our Audiologists. If the results confirm a sudden hearing loss, further medical investigation by an Ear Nose and Throat specialist will be required. Our staff will arrange for follow up audiological assessments to monitor the hearing loss and provide full patient support.
We will arrange for an emergency appointment with one of our Audiologists. If the results confirm a sudden hearing loss, further medical investigation by an Ear Nose and Throat specialist will be required. Our staff will arrange for follow up audiological assessments to monitor the hearing loss and provide full patient support.
