Meningitis-hearing loss

2016-11-27 06:03:30
Pyogenic meningitis Hearing loss after effects meningitis Treatment done for meningitis But left ear is not all hearing And right ear is hearing only 40% But still headache is there continously
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Hearing dysfunction may be the sequels of this dreaded infection. Headache may be due to any part on infection that could be remaining. Sometimes it may be due to swelling of the CSF bags within the brain known as hydrocephalus. Steroid therapy sometimes may help.

Answered2016-11-28 03:29:52

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Meningitis can affect hearing. Any issues with balance? Is it definitely meningitis?  What is the organism?
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You should get a formal hearing test to clarify the type and degree of hearing loss and get treated appropriately.
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sometimes a cold causing fluid in the middle ear can coincidentally cause transient hearing impairment.

Answered2016-11-27 12:43:45

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