Ear Problems And Injuries, Age 12 And Older: Emergencies
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Emergencies
Do you have any of the following symptoms that require emergency treatment? Call 911 or other emergency services immediately.
- Sudden hearing loss occurs with other symptoms, such as:
- Facial droop.
- Numbness or paralysis on all or one side of the face or body.
- Eye or vision problems, including blurred or double vision or the inability to see out of one eye.
- Slurred speech, inability to speak, or difficulty understanding speech.
- Difficulty standing or walking (ataxia).
- Severe nausea or vomiting.
- Dizziness (vertigo).
- Sudden ringing or buzzing in the ears (tinnitus).
| Last updated: | February 13, 2008 |
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| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS |
| Reviewed By: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine, Donald R. Mintz, MD - Otolaryngology |
| Editors: | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Tracy Landauer |
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