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What Causes Ringing Sound In One Ear And Hearing Loss In Another?
Question: Woke up this morning with loud ringing in one of my ears and can not hear out of that ear. Don't feel sick. Head not stuffy. Went to bed just fine last night. How can I treat this? Took antihistamine with decongestant doesn't help.
Brief Answer:
would need to be assessed by an ENT as soon as you can
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
The prognosis for recovery of some or all of hearing in sudden onset hearing loss is good.
Causes include: (1) viral infection but you have no symptoms indicating infection
(2) compromise of blood supply to the ear- a clot or spasm of the blood vessels to certain aspect of the ear
(3)iron deficiency anemia increases the risk of sudden onset hearing loss
(4)rupture of delicate membranes in the ear, not the ear drum everyone knows about but membranes that are present in other areas
(5)trauma to the ear
(6)side effect of certain medications
(7)presence of a mass
(8)idiopathic- cause not known, in the vast majority of persons , the cause is not found
(9)some autoimmune conditions
Hearing tests are mandatory to assess the hearing. Blood tests may also be suggested but would be based on relevant history eg if any evidence of infection-a full blood count
If autoimmune suspected blood tests for lupus, RA and others done
Imaging may or may not be needed
It would be best to see an ENT doctor as soon as you are able for assessment
If a definite cause can be found on examination and assessment then that is specifically treated.
If no definite cause can be found then meds such as medications to increase blood flow, reduce inflammation or prevent clotting , may be used
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
would need to be assessed by an ENT as soon as you can
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
The prognosis for recovery of some or all of hearing in sudden onset hearing loss is good.
Causes include: (1) viral infection but you have no symptoms indicating infection
(2) compromise of blood supply to the ear- a clot or spasm of the blood vessels to certain aspect of the ear
(3)iron deficiency anemia increases the risk of sudden onset hearing loss
(4)rupture of delicate membranes in the ear, not the ear drum everyone knows about but membranes that are present in other areas
(5)trauma to the ear
(6)side effect of certain medications
(7)presence of a mass
(8)idiopathic- cause not known, in the vast majority of persons , the cause is not found
(9)some autoimmune conditions
Hearing tests are mandatory to assess the hearing. Blood tests may also be suggested but would be based on relevant history eg if any evidence of infection-a full blood count
If autoimmune suspected blood tests for lupus, RA and others done
Imaging may or may not be needed
It would be best to see an ENT doctor as soon as you are able for assessment
If a definite cause can be found on examination and assessment then that is specifically treated.
If no definite cause can be found then meds such as medications to increase blood flow, reduce inflammation or prevent clotting , may be used
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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