What happens if you can only hear one side of a sound?

What happens if you can only hear one side of a sound?

In addition to impaired hearing on one side, some people may have difficulty determining the direction of sounds. This can make it dangerous to cross a street or otherwise navigate in traffic. Others may be unable to hear sounds from a particular direction.

What should I do if I think I have unilateral hearing loss?

The quicker the treatment, the better are the chances of recovery. People who have a unilateral hearing loss may also experience tinnitus. The tinnitus can be in the affected ear or in both ears. There is not always a connection between the hearing loss and tinnitus. What to do? What should I do if I think I have a unilateral hearing loss?

When to seek medical care for hearing loss in one ear?

Hearing loss in one ear can develop quickly—you should always act fast if you or a loved one experiences sudden hearing loss of any severity. As it develops, you may also notice you have “double hearing,” known as diplacusis. You should always seek medical care ASAP if you experience sudden hearing loss.

What does it mean to have hearing loss in one ear?

Living in the head shadow of single-sided deafness. Single-sided deafness (SSD) is a condition in which a person has lost hearing in one ear, while he or she may have anywhere from normal hearing to profound hearing loss in the other. We were designed to have two ears for a reason; the brain uses both ears for elevated volume,…

In addition to impaired hearing on one side, some people may have difficulty determining the direction of sounds. This can make it dangerous to cross a street or otherwise navigate in traffic. Others may be unable to hear sounds from a particular direction.

The quicker the treatment, the better are the chances of recovery. People who have a unilateral hearing loss may also experience tinnitus. The tinnitus can be in the affected ear or in both ears. There is not always a connection between the hearing loss and tinnitus. What to do? What should I do if I think I have a unilateral hearing loss?

Living in the head shadow of single-sided deafness. Single-sided deafness (SSD) is a condition in which a person has lost hearing in one ear, while he or she may have anywhere from normal hearing to profound hearing loss in the other. We were designed to have two ears for a reason; the brain uses both ears for elevated volume,…

Hearing loss in one ear can develop quickly—you should always act fast if you or a loved one experiences sudden hearing loss of any severity. As it develops, you may also notice you have “double hearing,” known as diplacusis. You should always seek medical care ASAP if you experience sudden hearing loss.