Trauma-induced Hearing Loss

While hearing loss is commonly associated with age, prolonged exposure to loud music or noise, and diseases that affect the inner ear or brain, hearing loss can also be caused by trauma to the head or ear. Trauma-induced hearing loss is commonly reported and can seriously affect an individual?s ability to work and maintain normal life function.

Trauma induced hearing loss can be caused by a number of factors, and depending on the severity of the injury, may be treatable by medical professionals. While the level of hearing loss depends on the specifics of the situation, many people find that the use of digital hearing aids can help restore lost hearing abilities. If you or someone you love has experienced hearing loss due to accident or injury, consult a HearingPlanet personal hearing consultant at 1-800-432-7669.

Causes of Trauma-induced Hearing Loss

Trauma-induced hearing loss may be caused by:

• Puncture of the eardrum
• Temporal bone fractures
• Foreign objects introduced into the ear canal
• Sudden changes of inner ear pressure
• Acoustic trauma
• Blast injury

If you have suffered serious trauma to the head or ear, be sure to seek immediate medical assistance. If the trauma results in hearing loss, there are many different options at your disposal for recovering some or all of your hearing abilities.

Contact a Personal Hearing Consultant

For more information on hearing loss and digital hearing aids, contact your personal HearingPlanet hearing consultant at 1-800-432-7669 to discuss your options.