Sudden Hearing Loss: What Should I Do?

Discussion in 'Support' started by alex01, Nov 25, 2018.

    1. alex01

      alex01 Member

      Tinnitus Since:
      01/2018
      Cause of Tinnitus:
      ear wax removal
      Hi everyone,

      I have sudden hearing loss in my right ear. I am very panicked. What should I do?

      Thank you.
       
      alex01, Nov 25, 2018
      #1
    2. IAmCalifornia
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      IAmCalifornia Member Benefactor Hall of Fame

      Location:
      Pennsylvania
      Tinnitus Since:
      this year
      Cause of Tinnitus:
      i wish i knew
      Go to a hospital.
       
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      IAmCalifornia, Nov 25, 2018
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    3. GregCA
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      GregCA Member Benefactor Hall of Fame

      Tinnitus Since:
      03/2016
      Cause of Tinnitus:
      Otosclerosis
      Sudden hearing loss is an emergency. Go to the place that will get you to see an ENT doc as soon as possible. The general treatment is steroids (either oral or intratympanic), which is likely what they will offer you after confirming the diagnosis with a hearing test.

      Good luck!
       
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      GregCA, Nov 25, 2018
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