Hearing loss almost always begins with higher tones and becomes more difficult to hear. Among these, there is the occasional hearing loss in which low sounds become more difficult to hear. When low-pitched sounds become difficult to hear, the ear feels stuffy and sounds muffled. Since it is not a sudden loss of hearing, it does not immediately interfere with your life, but if you feel any discomfort, you should see a doctor immediately.
What is a Low tone sudden deafness?
A hearing loss that makes it difficult to hear low-pitched sounds is called a low tone hearing loss or low tone sudden deafness. Most sensorineural hearing loss occurs at higher pitches. However, a low tone sudden deafness, as the name implies, is a slightly more unusual type of hearing loss in which low-pitched sounds are more difficult to hear. Low frequencies are those below 500 Hz. It is not a gradual hearing loss, as is the case with sudden hearing loss, but rather a sudden onset of symptoms. It is more common in adolescent females, and about 80% of them are between the ages of 20 and 49.
Symptoms of Low tone sudden deafness
Symptoms mean that low tones become difficult to hear. What happens when a person has difficulty hearing low-pitched sounds?
- Stifled sound, as if your ears are clogged up.
- Tinnitus
- Vertigo (dizziness)
The two main symptoms are muffled sound and tinnitus. Some people also experience occasional dizziness. Also, many people feel low-pitched tinnitus instead of high-pitched tinnitus. It is difficult to hear sounds between 125 Hz and 500 Hz, but the symptoms are rarely severe, ranging from mild to moderate.
Causes of Low tone sudden deafness
The cause of low tone sudden deafness is often unknown. There are several possible causes, such as Meniere's disease, cochlear neuritis, and Hunt's syndrome, but it is difficult to strictly distinguish between them. For example, Meniere's disease is caused by an increase in endolymphatic fluid volume. However, it is not known why endolymphatic fluid increases. Cochlear neuritis is viral, so viral infection must be prevented. It is also possible that stress is the cause, since it is a sudden hearing loss. As with all hearing loss, there is no single cause, but rather several possible factors. Therefore, it is not easy, even for specialists, to pinpoint the underlying cause.
Treatment of Low tone sudden deafness
Normally, hearing loss cannot be cured. However, if the hearing loss is sudden, early treatment can restore hearing. The same recovery can be expected for low tone sudden deafness. Moreover, complete recovery can be achieved in a short period of time. Basically, the treatment for a complete recovery of sudden hearing loss is said to last up to 48 hours.
However, a low tone sudden deafness is not a hearing loss in which sounds are muffled or clearly difficult to hear. Therefore, it is often overlooked. This makes it difficult to treat within 48 hours. If you feel any discomfort, see a doctor immediately.
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