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A rare, non-cancerous brain tumour that grows on the vestibular nerve, the nerve that leads from the inner ear to the brain.
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Age-related hearing impairment - also known as presbycusis - is a decrease in hearing ability as you get older and in most cases it affects both ears.
Also known as central auditory processing disorder (CAPD), affects a child’s ability to process and filter sounds and words.
Bilateral hearing loss, or BHL, refers to the permanent loss of hearing in both ears. With several degrees of hearing loss, we explain what it is and the best treatment options.
Ear blockage can be caused by a number of factors and whilst it's not always painful, it's a good idea to seek medical attention if your ears do become blocked.
Cholesteatoma is abnormal skin cells in your ear. It can be a congenital problem (birth defect) or can occur through damage to the ear itself, if you suspect you could have Cholesteatoma it's important to seek treatment early.
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Mostly temporary, as a result of problems with the outer or middle ear. In most cases, this hearing loss involves something that’s preventing sound from properly reaching the inner ear, where it can be processed.
Very common, especially in children. Although an earache will usually clear up after a few days, seek professional advice if your symptoms are getting steadily worse.
Ear discharge is drainage of blood, earwax, pus, or fluid from the ear. Most of the time, any fluid leaking out of an ear is earwax, although seek medical help immediately to nip the problem in the bud.
A fungal ear infection - also known as otomycosis - can cause a range of symptoms in one or both ears, including itching, redness and inflammation.
Ear popping can be caused by many reasons. And while it is often nothing to worry about, you should seek medical attention if you begin noticing any severe symptoms.
Ear pressure can be particularly irritating but usually goes away by itself once illness is over. However, ear pressure should also be investigated to rule out anything more serious.
Susceptible to blocking, restriction and inflammation, the eustachian tubes can cause problems. Such phenomena are examples of eustachian tube dysfunction (ETD).
Experiencing an echo in the ear can be disconcerting, often manifesting as a repetitive sound or reflection of noises. Discover the causes, symptoms, and solutions to address this phenomenon on our page, empowering you to make informed decisions about your hearing health.
If you have glue ear, it means there’s fluid in the space behind your eardrum. Getting this treated early is the key to minimising any potentially serious issues later on.
Struggling to hear sounds like birdsong or female voices, or finding it hard to hear conversations on the phone or in busy places? You may be suffering from high frequency hearing loss.
Are you finding it hard to hear everyday sounds as anything other than overly loud noise? You may have hyperacusis, and it should definitely be treated.
From time to time, harder wax is produced and it moves much more slowly through your ear canal. This can result in build-ups, which can become impacted.
Irritated, itchy ears happen for many reasons. When sensitive inner skin is damaged, waterlogged, or infected, inflammation or itching can occur, causing pain.
Labyrinthitis can not only affect your hearing, but also make you feel dizzy. You might experience something more severe, like vertigo. This is why early treatment is imperative.
If you’re struggling to hear sounds such as household appliances, traffic, or male voices, you could be suffering from low frequency hearing loss. It has a number of causes, and can be managed with hearing aids.
Mastoiditis happens when an infection in the middle ear spreads to the mastoid bone. This can be serious, so be sure to report any symptoms to your GP immediately…
Meniere’s disease affects the balance and hearing parts of the inner ear. It is a long-term, progressive condition, and you should seek treatment as soon as you or others suspect a problem.
Misophonia has an extreme sensitivity to particular sounds, known as triggers, which provoke negative emotions.
Those with the condition often experience difficulty understanding sounds and speech, and what they can hear is likely to be very quiet.
Musical ear syndrome, or MES, is a condition that causes auditory hallucinations where patients hear music or singing that isn't there.
Otosclerosis happens when a small bone in your middle ear gets stuck in place, causing gradual hearing loss. Knowing the symptoms of otosclerosis is the first step to treating this debilitating condition.
If you notice ringing, hearing loss and loss of balance, your eardrum may have torn or ruptured. Be sure to get a perforated eardrum treated immediately, so symptoms do not worsen.
This is very common hearing loss that happens as we get older.
Pulsatile tinnitus is a rare condition, brought on by constricted blood flow in and around the ears. While it usually isn’t anything to worry about, the condition may be a sign of an underlying health complication.
Selective hearing refers to when a person appears to only hear what is important to them. It has nothing to do with hearing acuity. Instead, it happens due to the way the brain prioritizes sounds.
One of the most common types of hearing loss, typically age-related. A mostly permanent change, although many cases are treatable with hearing aids.
Unlike pimples or acne on your face or chest, ear spots are tough to access, and when you pop them, you run the risk of pus dripping inside your ear canal, causing inflammation.
A sudden and often unexplained drop in hearing, typically in one ear. Also known as sudden deafness, this condition should be treated as a medical emergency, particularly if accompanied by non-ear-related symptoms.
Swimmer’s ear affects children and adults and can be very painful. Make sure to seek medical advice if you think you have swimmer’s ear or experience any ongoing ear pain during or after swimming.
This condition can include red, hot and painful earlobes which can genuinely steal the joy out of your days, pain in your earlobes can develop due to many causes.
Tinnitus can manifest as a roaring, hissing, buzzing, ringing or pulsating sound that can affect one or both ears, and has no external source.
Inflammation of the vestibular nerve, which sends signals to the brain relating to balance, can cause dizziness, among other symptoms.
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