The tick may have bitten the woman's eardrum, with enzymes in its saliva causing severe pain, hearing loss and tinnitus.

Using a suctioning tool and forceps, the team "delicately dislodged" the dead tick from the woman's ear. They also prescribed ...

An audiometry exam tests how well your hearing functions. It tests both the intensity and tone of sounds, balance, and other issues related to the inner ear. Hearing loss typically comes with age ...

Physical examination: A thorough examination ... The causes of vertigo can be many conditions of the inner ear or brain, ...