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24 possible causes of 'Decreased hearing'

1. Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is when you are unable to partially or completely hear sound in one or both of your ears. In mos...

Symptoms:

  • Decreased hearing
2. Otitis Externa
Otitis externa refers to an infection of the ear canal (outer ear), the tube leading from the outside opening...

Symptoms:

  • Partial hearing loss
  • Decreased hearing
  • Hearing loss on one side
  • Earache
  • Discharge from ear
Click to view article 3. Ear Infection
Otitis media is an infection of the middle ear space, which lies behind the eardrum (tympanic membrane). It i...

Symptoms:

  • Swollen lymph nodes
  • Feeding difficulties
  • Tender mastoid
  • Decreased hearing
  • Fullness in the ear
4. Foreign Objects
Foreign bodies can enter the human body by swallowing, insertion, or traumatic force, either accidentally or ...

Symptoms:

  • Vomiting
  • Bleeding
  • Frequent ear infections
  • Nausea
  • Decreased hearing
5. Eardrum Rupture
An eardrum rupture is a small hole or tear in your eardrum, or tympanic membrane. The tympanic membrane is a ...

Symptoms:

  • Bleeding from ear
  • Fullness in the ear
  • Tinnitus
  • Earache
  • Decreased hearing
6. Head Injury
Injuries to your brain, skull, or scalp are all types of head injury. A head injury may be mild or severe dep...
This condition is considered a medical emergency. Urgent care may be required.

Symptoms:

  • Facial bruising
  • Impulsivity
  • Bleeding eye
  • Paralysis of extremities
  • Decreased hearing
7. Otitis Media with Effusion
Normally, the Eustachian tube drains fluid from your ears to the back of your throat. If it becomes clogged, ...

Symptoms:

  • Tender mastoid
  • Partial hearing loss
  • Decreased hearing
  • Fullness in the ear
  • Hearing loss on one side
8. Menieres Disease
Meniere's disease is a disorder that affects the inner ear. The inner ear contains tubes filled with fluid ca...

Symptoms:

  • Uncontrolled eye movements
  • Fullness in the ear
  • Irregular eye movements
  • Loss of appetite
  • Decreased hearing
9. Ear Barotrauma
Ear barotrauma is a condition that causes ear discomfort due to pressure changes. In each ear, there is a tub...

Symptoms:

  • Nosebleed
  • Dizziness
  • Hearing loss on one side
  • Decreased hearing
  • Fullness in the ear
10. Labyrinthitis
Labyrinthitis is a disorder of the inner ear. The two vestibular nerves in your inner ear send your brain inf...

Symptoms:

  • Headache
  • Vomiting
  • Frequent ear infections
  • Uncontrolled eye movements
  • Decreased hearing
This feature is for informational purposes only and should not be used to diagnose.
Please consult a healthcare professional if you have health concerns.
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