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what other diadnosis could my symptons suggest
I have unilateral high frequency sensineural hearing loss in my left ear. I have tinnitis and a feeling of fullness in the same ear. I'm 61, the hearing loss has been over the last 6 years. I've seen two ENTs, had hearing tests done. I'm scheduled for A B R test in 4 weeks. I assume this is to rule out an acoustic neuroma. What other diagnosis might this be, acoustic neuroma are rare correct?
thanks for your response. I do know it isnt from noise exposure and not likely Meniere's . Could simply be from aging even though one sided. I have had meds in the past that might be the culprit. Im not sure if meds take awhile to cause the hearing loss.
thank you for the info, Im guessing they may not be able to pinpoint the cause. Hopefully the tests will be negative. Ill let you know.
Besides acoustic neuroma, it could have a been a virus that damaged the hearing apparatus on one side. But a virus wouldn't cause a PROGRESSIVE hearing loss (if that's what you have).
Maybe Meniere's disease, but usually that involves dizziness too, in distinct episodes. I don't know what else they might be looking for, but I am not an expert. Sometimes they can't pinpoint the cause. Sorry you have to wait so long for the ABR.
Given your age and if you have a progressive hearing loss on one side, they certainly want to rule out acoustic neuroma. If the ABR is not normal or if it's inconclusive, they will probably order an MRI. If so, make sure they do the MRI with contrast, which helps them see the smallest acoustic neuromas. Good luck.
Maybe Meniere's disease, but usually that involves dizziness too, in distinct episodes. I don't know what else they might be looking for, but I am not an expert. Sometimes they can't pinpoint the cause. Sorry you have to wait so long for the ABR.
Given your age and if you have a progressive hearing loss on one side, they certainly want to rule out acoustic neuroma. If the ABR is not normal or if it's inconclusive, they will probably order an MRI. If so, make sure they do the MRI with contrast, which helps them see the smallest acoustic neuromas. Good luck.
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Presbycusis, age related hearing loss, while usually bi-lateral,may be an issue.
Sensorineural hearing loss ( SNHL ) I think is connected to the cochlea in the inner ear, I think its a vestibulocochlear nerve, cranial nerve V111.
Noise related damage could be responsible ? Certain medications can cause the SNHL ? There are other causes.
My MRI was painless and showed no accoustic neuroma so no reason yours would be different. Your Doc should be a good guide,he / she knows your history, expect scans are just a precaution.
I'm just a layman, no med experience, so I only know what I found out,good luck.