{"id":1145,"date":"2022-04-05T19:56:39","date_gmt":"2022-04-05T23:56:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kampsenhearing.com\/?p=1145"},"modified":"2022-04-05T19:56:42","modified_gmt":"2022-04-05T23:56:42","slug":"hearing-loss-strokes-is-there-a-connection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kampsenhearing.com\/hearing-loss-strokes-is-there-a-connection\/","title":{"rendered":"Hearing Loss & Strokes \u2013 Is There a Connection?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Sudden sensorineural hearing loss<\/a> (SSNHL) is just as it sounds \u2013 a hearing loss that develops rapidly. In most cases, SSNHL develops within a three-day timespan and affects only one ear. The experience can be frightening, especially when you know that SSNHL puts you at an increased risk of stroke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What the Studies Show <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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A study<\/a> based in Taiwan published in the journal Stroke <\/em>in 2008 uncovered a link between SSNHL and increased risk of stroke. The researchers evaluated over 7,000 patients over the course of five years. They found that those who had experienced SSNHL had 1.64 times greater chance of stroke than the control group, with an average time between SSNHL hospitalization and onset of stroke of 804 days. This study demonstrates that SSHNL may serve as an early warning sign for stroke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This study is corroborated by a recent review<\/a> published in Scientific Reports <\/em>in 2021, which also found that patients with sensorineural hearing loss have a higher risk of stroke than those without.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the studies, it\u2019s important to undergo a comprehensive neurological exam and schedule routine follow-ups after being diagnosed with SSNHL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Prevent a Stroke<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A stroke occurs when the blood supply to the brain is blocked, depriving it of much-needed oxygen. If a stroke occurs in the areas of the brain responsible for hearing, permanent hearing damage may occur, including difficulty recognizing speech and even experiencing auditory hallucinations. Because of this, it\u2019s important to take steps to minimize your risk of stroke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below are some tips for preventing strokes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n