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What Causes Sudden Hearing Loss?

My father complained of sudden loss of hearing
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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It may be caused by viral infection or other causes leading to low blood supply to inner ear.
Hearing test called pure tone audiogram needs to be done.
If steroids are started within 3 days of occurrence,then there are chances of recovery.
Take care.
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What Causes Sudden Hearing Loss?

It may be caused by viral infection or other causes leading to low blood supply to inner ear. Hearing test called pure tone audiogram needs to be done. If steroids are started within 3 days of occurrence,then there are chances of recovery. Take care.