The balance mechanism is part of the inner ear. Not surprisingly, therefore, a loss of balance may be associated with a loss of hearing. Dizziness and loss of balance can be very disrupting and embarrassing. However, there are coping strategies that can be learnt and helpful exercises to improve body balance can be recommended. It is a fact that with some type of deafness people can hear better sometimes than at others.
Circumstances also affect how well one can hear.
Some people hear better with a noisy background, other less well with background noise. Illness, fatigue and tension may also have a considerable impact on hearing ability. Some frequencies may be heard normally and others not at all. Increased loudness does not necessarily give increased clearness. Discrimination problems like this are best coped with by utilising speech reading and aural rehabilitation techniques.