Why your Audiologist might refer you on.
Sudden or One-Sided Hearing Loss
There are few instances when a Taunton Audiologist would refer you on, usually because of a sudden problem, which may need to be treated quickly. A sudden loss of hearing can be treated if caught in time. Also, a loss of hearing in one ear only could be referred to for investigation.
Abnormal Middle-Ear Pressure
Read more on: Middle-Ear Pressure and Tympanometry results, especially a Flat result. We’ve already covered abnormal results of the Middle-Ear Pressure test and explained how they are achieved by Tympanometry. Here we go into a bit more detail as to what it means, and how the audiologist will refer you on to get it sorted with a GP or ENT.
Results from tests which have been conducted on both ears but show unusual results are checked to see if there are any signs of an acoustic neuroma. An acoustic neuroma is checked by ENT or neurology to diagnose any possible problems.
Balance Problems Beyond Routine Dizziness
Persistent vertigo or unsteadiness that persists for a period of time and could have caused falls then it is likely that the patient has a vestibular problem. Such problems are generally outside of the remit of an audiology service, and the Audiologist Taunton, like those at //www.imperialhearing.com/audiologist-near-me/taunton. would refer the patient to a balance specialist.
Findings That Block Hearing Aid Fitting
A referral from your audiologist is not a defeat – they have found something worth investigating further.