Listen up! Don't take your ears for granted. Hearing loss is the third most common health problem in the U.S, and it can affect the quality of your life and relationships. About 48 million Americans have lost some hearing. Certain conditions, including age, illness, and genetics, may play a role in hearing loss.
Perilymph fistula has two main causes: 1  The most common causes of a perlymph fistula is trauma to the head or a sudden change in atmospheric presssure, called barotrauma, usually occurring on an airplane or scuba diving. 2  A perilymph fistula has been seen as a side effect of syphilis or Lyme disease.
Perilymphatic fistula. Perilymphatic fistula: Introduction. Perilymphatic fistula: An abnormal opening between the fluid-filled inner ear and air-filled middle ear. It generally causes sudden or fluctuating hearing loss. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Perilymphatic fistula is available below.