Epistemis

Sudden hearing loss

Specialty: Otolaryngology.

  • sudden deafness
  • I stopped hearing

Why it occurs

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  • Earwax plug
  • Otitis media
  • Ototoxic drugs

Initial workup

Otoscopy and acumetry (Rinne/Weber); urgent audiometry; MRI if persistent unilateral.

red flags

Sudden unilateral deafness without obvious cause → ENT urgency (short treatment window).

Standard management

  • Corticosteroids — precocious in sudden sensorineural deafness

Educational guidance for study. It is NOT a prescription recommendation. The actual choice depends on the cause, the patient, and current guidelines.

PreviousHearing loss
Area
Otolaryngology
Listed causes
4
Treatment options
1
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