{"id":4307,"date":"2024-09-06T19:29:58","date_gmt":"2024-09-06T23:29:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hamptonroadsent.com\/?p=4307"},"modified":"2024-09-06T19:30:00","modified_gmt":"2024-09-06T23:30:00","slug":"what-to-know-about-ear-stroke","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hamptonroadsent.com\/what-to-know-about-ear-stroke\/","title":{"rendered":"What To Know About Ear Stroke"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSHL), sometimes called an “ear stroke,” is a serious condition where an individual experiences a rapid decline in hearing, in either one or both ears. This loss can happen suddenly or develop over a few days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If not addressed quickly, it may lead to either temporary or permanent hearing loss. Knowing what an ear stroke is and how to respond has the potential to influence its outcome if one occurs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An ear stroke involves an abrupt and unexplained decrease in hearing, usually occurring within a 72-hour period. Many people first become aware of the problem upon waking up or when attempting to use the affected ear. The exact causes of this condition are often uncertain, with only about 10% of cases having a clear origin<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Several factors may contribute to an ear stroke, including interruptions in blood flow to the inner ear, viral infections or physical injury. The inner ear depends on a consistent blood supply to function properly, and disruptions can lead to sudden hearing loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Autoimmune diseases, which involve the body’s immune system attacking its own cells, may also be involved, as can certain medications known to be harmful to hearing (ototoxic drugs) or conditions like M\u00e9ni\u00e8re\u2019s disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\nRecognizing the Symptoms of an Ear Stroke<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n