Hearing HarborMedical note: This page is educational and is not medical advice. Tinnitus and hearing changes can have medical causes. Sudden hearing loss, tinnitus with neurologic symptoms, or other urgent symptoms should be evaluated promptly by a healthcare professional.
What to know
Gradual hearing loss should be discussed with a healthcare professional when it causes difficulty. Sudden hearing loss, particularly in one ear, requires prompt medical attention.
Next steps
Use the hearing health hub to explore related guides, and see the tinnitus hub if ringing, buzzing or pulsing is part of the concern.