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Unilateral sensorineural hearing loss
My mother of age 48 years is suffering from unilateral sensorineural hearing loss of 70 db. What can be the reason? She is not facing any other problems..is it common or to be worried.? What should we do? If hearing aid is not used , will she lost her hearing.. please help . I am very much worried.
Hearing loss was it sudden onset? History of any viral illness before hard of hearing ,any history of High BP,DM, thyroid problems?Any giddiness , vomiting, ringing sensation in the ear, unsteadiness while walking or standing?
Next Steps
Have an ENT consultation,do impedance audiometry also
Health Tips
avoid putting any ear drops,do RBS, check BP
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Is she having giddiness or ringing sensation in ear?
Any history of trauma?
Swaying while walking?
Was it sudden hearing loss?
She needs to be evaluated by an ENT surgeon
Next Steps
Might need mri brain with contrast if any symptoms are positive frm above as it is unilateral snhl thank you
Health Tips
Needs an evaluation kindly visit nearby ENT Surgeon
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