How does a stroke cause deafness?

A stroke in the region of the temporal lobe will usually result in a mild hearing loss if the damage is confined to one temporal lobe. Although rare, both temporal lobes can be affected resulting in complete deafness. The following is a list of disorders related to hearing difficulty that can be caused by a stroke. read more

Hearing loss is not common in stroke survivors, but there is a chance for it to occur (particularly if stroke affects brain steam). read more

Strokes that affect one of the two temporal lobes, located in the area of the brain situated just below the temples, can result in mild hearing loss. Strokes that affect both temporal lobes, while rare, can cause complete deafness. read more