Slight hearing loss in one ear came on today?
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My partner (36 y/o male) says his hearing is a bit weird today and that he feels like he's lost his hearing slightly in one ear. I suggested that it was earwax, but when I had a look I didn't see any obvious wax. He hasn't tried cleaning it out with a bud yet, though.
I was just worried because I googled it and a website said that sudden ear loss in one ear was a medical emergency. I mean I think they were referring to complete loss in one ear but I am a hypochondriac so I am scared. He's being really blase about it though, and doesn't have any other issues. I believe his mum has ear problems -I think she has tinnitus and is going a little deaf and uses a hearing aid from time to time, but she's in her 60s. His Dad I believe has earwax build-up problems and has to have it removed occasionally. My partner has had wax build-up before but I can't see anything with my eyes anyway and he also claims he hasn't lost some hearing like this before (but he is pretty forgetful if I am honest so I wouldn't be surprised if he had).
Anyone had a little hearing loss come on? What was it and is it safe to wait and see if it goes?
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eagle33050 SB14
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you wouldn't be able to see ear wax by just looking in the ears. you need a doctor to look with a otoscope and i wouldn't use ear buds as this could push the earwax further into ears. this could be the problem. i would advice him to use olive oil for a couple of weeks twice a day.