Can lack of sleep contribute to sudden hearing loss?

The slowing of blood flow means fewer nutrients to the ear and this can lead to atrophy and destruction of the auditory hair cells. In fact, researchers are now exploring the link between people who have sleep issues like sleep apnea and an increase in sudden sensorineural hearing loss. Dr. read more

It is thought that a lack of sleep can contribute to hearing loss, for two reasons. read more

Any sudden hearing loss is a big sign that you should see a doctor as soon as possible! I haven't heard of lack of sleep contributing to hearing loss, but hearing loss due to things such as earwax buildup is slow and gradual, not sudden. read more