1. Home
  2. Consult with a doctor
  3. Ear, Nose, Throat

  4. Options to hearing aid. Cost involved.

Options to hearing aid

2018-01-01 14:19:57
Dear Doctor, I would like to know if there is any alternative treatment for hearing loss problem other than hearing aids. Can you also let me know the approximate cost involved. Thank you, N Shravan
21 Views

Answers (1)

Get your queries answered instantly with Practo AI FREE

50000+ health queries resolved in last month

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

There are no alternatives effective treatment methods for sensory neural hearing loss other than hearing aids. If hearing loss is very profound and then cochlear implantation is next level of Treatment. Medications are not going to help in this condition
Next Steps
Consult nearby ENT specialist for confirmation of diagnosis and appropriate treatment if required

Answered2018-01-01 23:47:56

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Articles you may like

The Basics of a Hearing Aid

Dr.(Major) Rajesh Kr. Bhardwaj

A hearing aid is a battery-powered electronic device that amplifies sound and transmits it into your ears. It is basical ... Read more

Hearing Aid Maintenance

Mr.Pradeep V R

Every DayWipe off aid with a dry clothTest the battery Check earmold opening for waxEvery NightStore hearing aid in a dr ... Read more

Which Hearing Aid Will Suit Me Best?

Dr.(Major) Rajesh Kr. Bhardwaj

From the old ear pieces which were held by the hearing impaired to the ear to the now available very sophisticated digit ... Read more

How to Find Which Hearing Aid Suits Me the Best?

Mr.Sivaprasad Reddy

Hearing aid is a digital electronic device that amplifies sounds to meet the reduced hearing power. Hence it has a bundl ... Read more

Tips for Better Hearing - How to Avoid Hearing Loss?

Mr.Sivaprasad Reddy

Who should and how to prevent hearing loss?Hearing loss of permanent type is called Sensorineural hearing loss. It is ir ... Read more

Preventing Hearing Loss In 8 Easy Ways

Mr.Imad khan Ruman

At some point, many adults realize they’re pressing the “volume up” button on the TV remote more often, or that a lot of ... Read more

Tell us what's troubling you

Want relief from cold & cough?

Consult Now

Down with fever or flu?

Consult Now

Stomach out of order?

Consult Now

Tired of clinic wait times?

Consult Now

Related Questions

Hearing problem

316 Views
My father not able to hear properly. Until unless other person speaks loudly .can you please suggest any ...Read More

Hearing aid impression material stuck

251 Views
I went to buy a hearing aid .the hearing aid dealer took an impression of my ear. I have some perforation ...Read More

Hearing problem

221 Views
My grandfather cannot hear well.We have to talk loudly for him to hear. This is from few years. Can we us ...Read More

Ear discharge hearing aid

202 Views
My dad has ear discharge and only able to hear 40%.. can anyone please tell me how much the operation and ...Read More

Best affordable hearing aid

180 Views
We need to purchase affordable hearing aid for father aged 79 years. He has lost 65 percent hearing. Kind ...Read More

Hearing aid iic cost and time taken

63 Views
I live in the UK and am planning to come to India for 2 weeks. Precisely in Guntur,Andhra Pradesh. My aud ...Read More

Best Hearing aid brands

145 Views
I need to buy hearing aid for my father aged 79 years and he has lost 65 percent hearing. Kindly answer b ...Read More

Which company hearing aid is best

141 Views
Kindly advise which hearing aid model is best and from where we can buy genuine one from Delhi & NCR. ...Read More

Hearing problem

80 Views
My father's age is 73 years, he has hearing loss in one ear. I have attached his doctor's report, so if I ...Read More

Hearing aid

86 Views
My nephew diagnosed with 40% hearing loss from both ears and advised hearing aid. My concern is which mac ...Read More
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.