Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss

SUDDEN SENSORINEURAL HEARING LOSS 

There are many types of medical issues out there however I’m finding more and more that hearing loss seems to be a recurring issue in today’s society.

For the past 9 years, I have been coping with a somewhat unique type of hearing loss called Sensorineural Hearing Loss. This is a hearing loss that is unlike others because a person with this physical difference may not end up being deaf at all. I can speak from experience when I say that so far I’ve been lucky that my speech has not been affected by this medical problem.

Sensorineural hearing loss is largely unknown and usually the patient that has it only suffers 30db in either or both ears, with chances of it becoming stable or worse. The etiology of it can be broken down into broad categories. The most common causes of SHL are Meningitis, Leukemia, and/or any traumatic event that has caused physical damage to the ears’ nerves.

It is important that one get tested if there is any suspicion or risk factor involved so that further problems can be avoided. Hearing loss like most other medical problems is something that will start without the person even realizing it. It is vital that the person keep up with their health and take care of themselves. There are many tips out there that one can use to maintain their health. However two things that I learned through my own experience was to go for an audiogram every year and take proper care of myself.

One experiment that can be tried in addition to wearing a hearing aid is acupuncture. This is an Eastern form of alternative medicine. Acupuncture will not make anyone the Bionic Woman or Superman overnight but it may help to keep the hearing loss stable if not cure it. In my years of experience in undergoing acupunctural treatment, I feel it has helped me to maintain my hearing at a stable level and keep the clarity of my speech. I would recommend anyone out there to go for an audiogram on a yearly basis even if one does not have hearing loss and if a family member or friend ends up having hearing loss, then I would strongly recommend the Chinese method of acupuncture. It doesn’t take much effort to maintain one’s health attitude is what makes the difference!

By,

Sanju