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2020-05-02 12:56:24
Mother diabatic, sudden hearing loss today morning. No improvement after using  hearing aid. Pls advise
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Hi. Are there any other symptoms like fever, ringing sound in ear, vertigo or history of any illness like cold or cough? Is diabetes controlled. Could be sudden SNHL that may require early intervention
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Answered2020-05-02 13:21:44

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This could be sudden sensorineural hearing loss. You have to answer certain questions: Diabetes controlled? Fever? Ringing in ears? Vertigo? Share Recent audiogram report. Treatment should be started at the earliest.
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Consult online for proper history and treatment

Answered2020-05-02 13:15:11

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Is she already on hearing aid ? Vertigo ,  ringing sound of the ear ? Headache ? H/o cough and cold within last 10-14 days...regular medication? Or else it may be due to wax filling the ear canal due hearing aid pressure...
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online consultation for detailed evaluation
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pure ton audiometry should be done?

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Kindly get the setting of hearing aid checked also get a fresh audiometry. This could be sudden SNHL which might need early treatment
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Visit the doctor

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