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What Causes Temporary Loss Of Hearing In The Ear?

loss of temporary hearing in one ear. military possible related as seen at field hospital Vietnam. increasing. seems like what one experiences when taking a shower and washing ones hair as the water fills the ear canal. However, in this case when I am going about in any given normal activity. my ear canal is clean as I carefully utilize regular q-tip cleaning. thank you.
Mon, 22 Feb 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have temporary loss of hearing in the ear which could be due to Otosclerosis meniere's disease , autoimmune inner ear disease , very loud noise , acoustic neuroma , physical head injury or ear infection . It seems sensorineural hearing loss. I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist for proper examination . Doctor may order CT scan , blood test , examination with otoscope . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics ( amoxicillin or penicillin ) , anti inflammatory medications. Doctor can recommend you surgery in severe damage of ear drum like tympanoplasty . You should use hearing aid as that is the best treatment possible. For now apply warm dry compresses , start taking ginkgo biloba supplement and drink green tea thrice a day . Try to keep your ear dry , which is very important and cover it while bathing .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Temporary Loss Of Hearing In The Ear?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have temporary loss of hearing in the ear which could be due to Otosclerosis meniere s disease , autoimmune inner ear disease , very loud noise , acoustic neuroma , physical head injury or ear infection . It seems sensorineural hearing loss. I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist for proper examination . Doctor may order CT scan , blood test , examination with otoscope . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics ( amoxicillin or penicillin ) , anti inflammatory medications. Doctor can recommend you surgery in severe damage of ear drum like tympanoplasty . You should use hearing aid as that is the best treatment possible. For now apply warm dry compresses , start taking ginkgo biloba supplement and drink green tea thrice a day . Try to keep your ear dry , which is very important and cover it while bathing . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari