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2025-05-29 18:38:32
My sister is 35 years old and deaf since birth with profound hearing loss . can we go for cochlear implant at this age
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Can go for cochlear implant if no other option and MRI is favourable. Speech therapy is required post implant. As she is 35, it may take some time for her to start speech. Children pick up early.

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Yes. U can go for the same if patient and family are motivated. Imaging studies are needed before final confirmation
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Contact Nidhi Roy in Baranagar Speech and Hearing, Kolkata for any queries
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Speech Therapy and Auditory training after surgery is very important

Answered2025-05-30 08:30:48

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Cochlear implant is an option, but she will require a lot of speech Rehabilitation. needs futher evaluation

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Hav u given trial for hearing aid machine fr 3 months If yes den go for it After cochlear implant go for speech therapy session Dat is main thing ..if not go then dere is no use

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You can go for Cochlear Implant!! But not much benefit

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First try for Hearing aid if it's not helping then go for cochlear implant followed by speech Therapy.

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An examination in the form of - BERA CT MRI Evaluation by audiologist Evaluation by ENT surgeon is required before this can be advised Some important considerations are -has the patient received any speech therapy ,are the mri ct scan showing normal nerve complexes ?etc Have to be done before this decision can be taken

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