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Titinus, hearing loss & growth of stapes

2018-07-03 03:47:58
I am unable to hear low sound. I am suffering from severe titinus. I had done PTA and AUDIOMETRY. Doctor told me there is abnormal growth in stapes of both ears. Doctor suggested for operation which is risky. Plz help me with this issue and plz suggest any other remedy with medicines or ayurved. I am attaching PTA and Audiometry report. I am suffering problem from last 4-5 yrs. Before this i never had hearing problem. i often suffer cold and cough.
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This is a typical case of otosclerosis. Best is go for surgery . Results are 95 percent. Or u may use hearing aid. Tinnitus may also improve with surgery but yes tinnitus may also need medicine..

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