how come i have sudden hearing loss?

Question

for a few seconds, then my hearing comes back again? when this happens i hear a high pitched ringing then it goes away.

should i be concerned about this? is this a sign of a ear problem?

Answer 1

Truthfully? I dont know. I am an audiologist, and the exact same thing happens to me. Ive never gotten a straight answer for it myself.

I suspect its a transischemic attack in the ear...just a small, slight interruption of blood flow that resolves benignly and quickly.

Personally....Im not to worried when it happens to me.

If you find an answer, I would love to hear it lol.....,

Answer 2

As someone posted before, ringing in the ears is called Tinnitus. Tinnitus is either subjective (meaning only you can hear it) or occasionally objective (meaning the doctor can hear it also). Causes of Tinnitus can range from the not-very-serious, to the life-threatening, so it is important to check with an ENT.

Otologic problems, especially hearing loss, are the most common causes of subjective tinnitus. Common causes of conductive hearing loss include external ear infection, cerumen impaction, and middle ear effusion. Sensorineural hearing loss may be caused by exposure to excessive loud noise, presbycusis, ototoxic medications, or Meniere's disease. Unilateral hearing loss plus tinnitus should increase suspicion for acoustic neuroma. Subjective tinnitus also may be caused by neurologic, metabolic, or psychogenic disorders. Objective tinnitus usually is caused by vascular abnormalities of the carotid artery or jugular venous systems. Initial evaluation of tinnitus should include a thorough history, head and neck examination, and audiometric testing to identify an underlying etiology. Unilateral or pulsatile tinnitus may be caused by more serious pathology and typically merits specialized audiometric testing and radiologic studies.

Treatments for tinnitus most often include -- stopping NSAIDS or noise exposure if that is suspected to be the source, drugs to help you sleep at night, Tinnitus masking devices, and Botox injections.

Answer 3

I have experienced the same thing 2 weeks ago. You might have mucous blocking the the canal between your nose and your ears. Try lightly blowing your nose with your mouth closed. If there is no air popping to your eardrum, then there is a blockage. Try to see a doctor specifically an Ears, Nose & Throat Doctor.

Answer 4

Sounds like you should go to an Ear, Nose and Throat doctor to get that checked. You could have fluid build-up in the ear which could cause that but there could be other problems, too.

Answer 5

HI hon.
I have ringing in my ears and have had for serveral years
i was told its called "Tintinitis"(also my ear itch inside too)
i do get loss of hearing also but have very narrow tubes
(sorry forget the name of tubes) and one crooked tube.

I often have a lot of wax in my ears which i get dr to shring for me that relieves the loss of hearing most times.

Sometime when hearing is less ,i pinch end of my nose and blow through my nose this often "pops" as i call it and hearing comes bk ok.
Always a good thing to get dr to look at your ears just to make sure theres nothing serious going on.
i suggest you "Dont!!" put anything in your ear unless your Dr tells you to its so easy to damage your inner ear.
hope you find out whats causing your problem good luck.

Answer 6

You may have miners or vertigo. Go see an ENT Specialist asap.

Answer 7

when i suddenly started loosing my hair i went to the doctor and she told me my thyroids were off and they were causing my hair loss.

Answer 8

you might be feeling faint. Or you might need to eat.

Answer 9

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