Audiology Associates of Westchester
What Are the Red Flags for Audiology Referrals?
Most hearing changes are not emergencies, but certain symptoms should never be treated as routine. Early attention can matter when a hearing or ear problem is sudden, one-sided, painful, or accompanied by balance or neurological symptoms.
Seek prompt medical guidance for sudden hearing loss, severe spinning dizziness, facial weakness or numbness, a severe new headache, hearing changes after injury, or tinnitus that sounds like a heartbeat.
New one-sided hearing loss or tinnitus, persistent drainage, severe ear pain, significant pressure, and a major difference between ears also deserve timely evaluation. An audiologist can document hearing findings and help identify when ENT or other medical assessment is needed.
This list is educational, not a diagnosis. If symptoms feel urgent or severe, use emergency or urgent medical services rather than waiting for a routine hearing appointment.
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