1. If you also have other associated neurological problems, such as tinnitus or vertigo, it may indicate a problem with the nerves in the ear or brain.
2. Hearing loss may be unilateral or bilateral. Unilateral hearing loss is most often associated with conductive causes, trauma, and acoustic neuromas.
3. Pain in the ear is associated with ear infections, trauma, and obstruction in the canal. Ear infections may also cause a fever.
4. If hearing loss is sudden, it may be from trauma, acute inflammation, or a problem with blood circulation. A gradual onset is suggestive of other causes such as aging or a tumor.
Symptoms of hearing loss may include:
1. Problems hearing when there is background noise
2. Voices that sound mumbled or slurred
3. Difficulty hearing in noisy areas
4. Hard to tell high-pitched sounds from one another
5. Less trouble hearing men's voices than women's voices
6. Certain sounds seem too loud
7. Difficulty following conversations when two or more people are talking
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