Question 1

what would cause sudden hearing loss?

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May be simple: May be related to something as simple as ear wax impact ion. See your doctor.

Question 2

possible causes of sudden hearing loss?

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Sudden hearing loss: Sudden hearing loss could be due to wax, eustachian catarrh, ear drum perforation, sudden loud noises causing sensorineural deafness.

Question 3

what are the causes sudden hearing loss?

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Many things.: A loud sudden noise can cause hearing loss.  Trauma to the ear can rupture the tympanic membrane (eardrum) also causing hearing loss.  Sometimes after a viral illness you may have hearing loss (labryinthitis).  Bottom line is that is something to see your physician for, since there are many different causes.  Some are reversible, some not.

Question 4

i have got sudden hearing loss? what should i do?

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Many causes: But you need to see your doctor . It could be as simple as ear wax or plugged eudtacian tubes from a cold. It also could be  something more serious but your doctor will help you sort that out.

Question 5

what could cause sudden hearing loss in a young adult?

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Hearing loss: Hearing loss can be due to wax, otomycosis, otitis media etc. Rarer causes are sudden exposure to loud noises such as gun/ bomb explosions.

Question 6

should i be worried about sudden hearing loss and ringing?

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Yes: Sudden hearing loss can be irreversible.  Prompt treatment with oral steroids has been shown to maximize chances of recovery, especially when that treatment is begun early after onset of symptoms.  I would recommend seeing your doctor.

Question 7

what is the likelihood of a 24 yr old female experiencing sudden hearing loss?

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Can occur: But in this age group most likely cause to much ear wax concluding canal. Provided to major trauma such as extremely loud noise etc. Would definitely see physician to confirm or exclude. If not wax then further evaluation must be performed by ear nose and throat specialist.

Question 8

my daughter has sudden hearing loss. she was congested but that has cleared but the hearing loss remains.?

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Have her seen: Sudden hearing loss can be from something as simple as blockage of the ear canal by wax, or drainage, or as serious as damage to the bones involved in hearing. Another possibility can be a perforated eardrum from an ear infection. This can ease symptoms but causes other problems. Most perforations will heal, but given the acute onset, she should have her ears examined soon.

Question 9

anyone have any experience with sudden hearing loss and dementia? are they related?

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No experience: Any sudden change like that would be an emergency, such as a stroke or infection of the brain inner ear.  Since dementia is just a general term which could include multi-infarct dementia due to multple strokes, one of them could affect the hearing areas.  Also if the person lost speech, which is common in a stroke, you might not easily know if they lost hearing or just the ability to respond.

Question 10

sudden hearing loss in one ear?

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Presuming no trauma: Don't sit on this. In most cases the cause is never figured out (called idiopathic) but the known causes are serious, ranging from nerve infection, multiple sclerosis, autoimmune disorders, a mass, migraines, or vascular events like a stroke. You need imaging and immediate treatment which would be provided at the discretion of the clinician.  The rapidity &amp; unilateral presentation are concerning.

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