I just got a good knock in the chest and i cant hear that good now, i can hear somewhat but its not good.help?

Question

I cant hear that well from my ears, after i got punch in the chest. I can hear somewhat, but it sounds dull. any ideas wuts wrong?

Answer 1

Nothing I read directly mentioned a blow to the chest as being a likely cause of hearing loss, although they do mention auto accidents and any other incident which could cause an abrupt change in air pressure in the ear. Here are some exerpts from a few websites I found, with references in the source box:

Injuries which can perforate the eardrum include:

* Explosions, which cause an abrupt and very big change in the air pressure, which can cause an eardrum to tear.
* Car wrecks, fights, and sporting injuries.


Nerve Damage. Damage to the auditory nerve can also be the result of an injury or a disease. Injuries can happen in auto accidents or falls. The result of nerve damage is that the electrical signals of sounds do not get transmitted from the ear to the brain.

IV. What To Do If You Think You’ve Lost Some Hearing
If you believe that sounds are not as loud as you need them to be, or if speech is muffled, it is a good idea to first, have your ears checked by your family physician or by a medical ear specialist called an otologist or otolaryngologist to check for wax in the ear canals, infection or treatable disease.

If your problem can be treated medically or surgically, pursue that treatment. If this is not possible, or if after treatment, you still have some difficulty hearing, investigate hearing aids and the other aids available to you. Be certain that your physician gives you a signed statement or form saying that your hearing loss has been medically evaluated, called a "medical clearance", and that you may be considered a candidate for hearing aids. Law requires this form before a hearing aid dispenser can provide you with a hearing aid. Adults over 18 may sign a waiver of this regulation but it is recommended for your best hearing health that you not sign a waiver but obtain a medical check up first.

Then get your hearing tested to determine how much hearing loss you have. Get a complete hearing evaluation from a Certified Clinical Audiologist with a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A) issued by the American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA). ASHA is the professional association, which regulates and governs the field of audiology. Do not confuse the CCC-A degree with the description used by many hearing aid dealers of "Board Certified" which is granted by the National Hearing Aid Society (NHAS). NHAS is a trade association of hearing aid dealers.

Audiologists can measure your hearing ability and identify the degree of loss.

When To Call A Professional

Call your doctor immediately if you have sudden hearing loss. This is a medical emergency.

Also, make an appointment to see your doctor if:

* You are an older adult, and hearing loss interferes with your quality of life.
* You work in a high-noise environment, and you have trouble hearing.
* You have hearing loss together with an earache, a discharge from your ears, tinnitus, dizziness or balance problems.

Answer 2

You should check out what lawyers have said with regards to the question. The source below has free lawyer answers to similar questions such as:

(1) "I was in a hosp....for chest pain they put a stent in and then i was releast then on the 7th of dec...i went back in - Avvo"

(2) " out from behind a door with a cardboard tube and suddenly I became the "human baseball." Our clients would sometimes ask what was going on, because they could hear"

(3) "went to emerency room had chest pains ekg came back good still had chest pains was given nitro had reaction to nitro lost heart beat for 31 seconds"

(4) " arrested him for dui on the spot but i cant seem to get any info on the guy or a police report. the guy actually rear ended me twice and the second time"

(5) "For lawyers in WA State question- what is considered a normal behavior for the attorney/lawyer at the first initial consultation - Avvo"


Plus, resources and articles by legal professionals:

(1) "Sample Agreement Regarding Cancellation of Lease | Nolo"

(2) "Illegal U-Turn - FindLaw"

(3) "Arkansas Traffic Laws - FindLaw"