Sudden Hearing Loss Counseling at The Hearing Place
Schedule an appointment with our experts today for Sudden Hearing Loss Counseling, or keep scrolling to learn more about sudden hearing loss if you think you may be suffering.
What is Sudden Hearing Loss?
When someone rapidly loses hearing when no injury or trauma has occurred, we refer to it as sudden deafness. A person experiencing sudden deafness, called Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss (SSHL), should seek medical attention immediately to receive proper and quick care.
Oftentimes, people that experience this sudden hearing loss in only one ear think it will just resolve itself. Maybe they have a cold or a sinus infection and think it will go away when their other symptoms go away. This is not always the case. Many times, people experience a loud popping noise just before the sudden deafness happens. This might cause dizziness or some ringing in the ears.
Why Sudden Hearing Loss Might Occur
If you have damage to your inner ear, gradual buildup of earwax, an ear infection or abnormal bone growths or tumors, or a ruptured eardrum, it is likely that you will experience some form of hearing loss.
Risk Factors and Prevention
Some common risk factors include:
- Aging
- Heredity
- Loud Noises
- Some Medications
- Some Illnesses
Sudden hearing loss can often be prevented by protecting your ears, having them checked annually, and avoiding recreational risks such as hunting, using power tools, or listening to loud music.
Sudden Hearing Loss Counseling & Treatment at The Hearing Place
If you believe you or a loved one are suffering from sudden deafness (SSHL), we recommend you seek treatment as soon as possible. With proper medical care, about 50% of the people suffering from sudden deafness will regain their hearing within 7-14 days.
We have six convenient locations across Northern Colorado. If you have any questions or need treatment, please contact us online or call your nearest location to schedule a thorough hearing loss consultation or clinical hearing screening! Our team of audiologists is here to help people at all stages of hearing loss determine how best to restore their hearing.