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Sudden hearing loss and an echo
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@joangela Thank You I am going to call the Doctor tomorrow. I put some ear wash and I hear a little better but I feel a lot of pressure. There is an echo still when I talk. I need to fly to Chicago this weekend for a wedding and I am bit nervous.. That I may have excruciating pain. never had this happen before...
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@travelgirl, did you see a doctor/ENT specialist today?
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@travelgirl
Hi,
Sounds like what they call sudden sensorineural hearing loss and is considered a medical emergency. Could be a simple explanation such as an infection. Insist on an immediate appointment....the longer you wait, the less effective any treatment will be. You might get a hearing test . It might go away on its own but don’t chance that happening. Tell them you are flying in a few days. Do not delay. I have heard of, but not experienced , this. I have late onset gradual sensorineural loss in both ears.
Don’t put anything in your ear and let the ENT doctor know of any medications or OTC drugs or vitamins you are taking.
Let us know the results.
FLMary