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Could Your Sudden Ear Fullness Be Sudden Hearing Loss?

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Caught a severe cold recently and now waking up with one ear feeling blocked? Could it be sudden hearing loss? Let's explore the possibilities and solutions together. The Sudden Silence - When One Ear Feels Blocked Imagine waking up to a world where one ear feels like it's underwater. Sounds are muffled, and the clarity you once took for granted is gone. You recently had a severe cold, and now, every time you blow your nose, the ear that already felt off suddenly feels completely blocked. Could this be sudden hearing loss? Let's delve into this unsettling experience and find answers. Understanding the Connection Between Colds and Ear Issues Your ears, nose, and throat are intricately connected. When you catch a cold, the congestion and inflammation can affect your ears. Here's how. How Colds Affect Your Ears Cause Description Eustach...

My Life with Syringomyelia - A Student's Journey Through Ups and Downs

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Living with syringomyelia is like riding a roller coaster. Some days I feel great, other days not so much. Let me share my story with you! What is Syringomyelia? Imagine your spinal cord is like a long straw. Now, picture a small bubble forming inside that straw. That's kind of what syringomyelia is! It's a condition where a fluid-filled cyst, called a syrinx, forms within your spinal cord. Have you ever wondered what it feels like? Well, it's different for everyone, but for me, it's like having an unwelcome guest in my body that sometimes causes trouble. Common Symptoms Here's a simple table of some common symptoms. Symptom How it Feels Pain Like a bad backache or headache Weakness Arms or legs feel heavy Numbness P...