Sudden, unexplained hearing loss in one ear is a medical emergency — early treatment greatly improves the chance of recovery. Reach our ENT specialists right away.
Sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSHL), also known as sudden deafness, is an unexplained, rapid loss of hearing — either all at once or over a few days. It happens when there is a problem with the sensory organs of the inner ear, and usually affects a single ear.
Early treatment improves the chance of recovery, so prompt evaluation matters. Get consulted with the ENT doctors at Gouda ENT, Kukatpally, for your hearing loss treatment.
Book a ConsultationSSHL usually affects one ear. You may notice:
Knowing the cause helps us choose the safest, most effective treatment for you.
Early treatment may increase your chances of a full recovery, but your doctor will first try to find the reason for your hearing loss. Steroids are the most common treatment — they reduce inflammation and swelling, which is especially helpful in people with immune-system conditions such as Cogan’s syndrome.
Your doctor may also prescribe antibiotics if an infection is the cause of your SSHL. In some cases, a cochlear implant can be placed surgically — it doesn’t fully restore hearing, but it can amplify sounds to a more normal level.
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Common questions about sudden SSHL treatment.
Yes. Sudden sensorineural hearing loss is treated as a medical emergency — getting treatment as early as possible greatly improves the chance of recovering your hearing.
Gouda Ramesh ENT Hospital Y-Junction provides prompt evaluation and treatment for sudden hearing loss, including hearing tests, steroids and further care. We also have branches in Chandanagar and Hanamkonda.
Only about 10% of cases have an identifiable cause. Possible causes include infections, head trauma, autoimmune diseases, certain medications, blood circulation problems and neurological conditions such as MS.
Many people recover some or all of their hearing, especially when treatment begins early. Your doctor will look for the cause and usually start steroids to reduce inflammation.
Steroids are the most common treatment to reduce inflammation. Antibiotics are added if an infection is the cause, and a cochlear implant may be considered in some cases to amplify sound.
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