Question
Hearing loss refers to an abrupt onset of sensorineural hearing loss of unknown cause, often accompanied by tinnitus, and sometimes dizziness. It is usually unilateral. Is medical treatment necessary for children with hearing loss?
Answer
Hearing loss is characterized by an abrupt onset of sensorineural hearing loss, often accompanied by severe tinnitus, and sometimes symptoms such as dizziness, nausea, and vomiting. The severity of hearing loss can vary, with audiograms showing high-frequency hearing loss, low-frequency hearing loss, flat or total deafness, and often with recruitment phenomena. Bekesy audiometric tests usually present with Type II or III results. While some opinions suggest that some patients may naturally recover completely or partially, it is still advisable to seek active treatment.