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Hearing loss

2017-10-10 14:31:02
My father is 85 year old and due to age factor his hearing has become weak but not complete loss
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Your father seems to be having presbyacusis which is nothing but age related sensory neural hearing loss. Only available treatment for this condition is hearing aids. You should consult a specialist for examination of ear and then you can consult an Audiologist for hearing assessment and hearing aid trial
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Consult nearby ENT specialist and audiologist for confirmation of diagnosis and appropriate treatment if required

Answered2017-10-13 00:47:30

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