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What Causes Sudden Increase In Frequency Of Noise While Hearing?
why is it that every so often randomly that my hearing goes and I can hear a high frequency noise that then goes away and my hearing returns. also every so often I can hear and sort of feel a movement in my ear (this is also random) and it sounds as though something is burrowing in my ear, what could my problems be?
Mon, 1 Jun 2015
Hello and welcome to HCM,
Sudden hearing of high frequency sounds on the background of normal hearing is suggestive of an inner ear lesion and can be due to presbycusis.
Presbycusis is an age related hearing loss and is correctable to an extent depending on the severity.
I suggest you to consult an ENT specialist for hearing tests, audiogram and detailed examination of inner ear.
These investigations will determine the type of hearing loss, the site of lesion and its most appropriate management.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri
Sudden hearing of high frequency sounds on the background of normal hearing is suggestive of an inner ear lesion and can be due to presbycusis.
Presbycusis is an age related hearing loss and is correctable to an extent depending on the severity.
I suggest you to consult an ENT specialist for hearing tests, audiogram and detailed examination of inner ear.
These investigations will determine the type of hearing loss, the site of lesion and its most appropriate management.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri
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