Sensorineural hearing loss is one of the most common types of hearing loss, affecting millions of people worldwide. It is caused by damage to the inner ear or the auditory nerve, which can be the result of aging, exposure to loud noise, or certain medical conditions. Unilateral sensorineural hearing loss (USNHL) is a type of hearing loss that affects one ear, while the other ear has normal hearing. When the hearing on the contralateral side is restricted, it is called asymmetric sensorineural hearing loss (ASHL).
There are several possible causes of sensorineural hearing loss, unilateral, with restricted hearing on the contralateral side. Some of the most common causes include:
The symptoms of sensorineural hearing loss can vary depending on the severity of the condition. Some common symptoms of USNHL and ASHL include:
There is no cure for sensorineural hearing loss, but there are several treatment options that can help manage the symptoms. Some common treatments for USNHL and ASHL include: