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My 4 year old daughter has high frequency hearing loss, a speech delay and had a gross motor delay that she has overcome after physical therapy. My other 22 month old daughter also has hearing loss but we do not know the extent. I am wondering if it would be important to determine the cause. It has been suggested that it could have been due to a co

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No use of performing test at this stage to diagnose congenital infections. Mostly its a clinical diagnosis if all other finding are there. BERA tests only signify extent of hearing loss. Less likely c ...  Read More

High cough cause any hearing loss. My son is 7 month old and he having high cough and also he didn't react when we call. So I have concerned with the doctor and he said some children have hearing loss if the children have high cough. After sometime, it will recover automatically. Can you please confirm is this right?

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You can wait maximum of 10 days. Even after he is not responding for sounds meet an ENT. They will guide you correctly. ...  Read More

I know that TMJ disorder can affect the ear and cause pressure or fullness in ear. But can it cause permanent hearing loss or permanent blockage in ear? If TMJ disorder is causing ear blockage, how to treat it?

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It will not cause deafness. ...  Read More

I am keeping mobile phone close beside to my pillow while i sleeping So it will do me Hearing loss, deafness..? Is it true....???????? .......It will cause........ ⬇ Hearing loss, deafness...? Hearing loss, deafness...? Hearing loss, deafness...? Hearing loss, deafness...? Hearing loss, deafness...? Hearing loss, deafness...? H

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No ...  Read More

Will children of a person who has suffered from hearing loss caused by typhoid fever also be affected by deafness or hearing problems? Kindly provide the answer.

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NO, absolutely not!..that is bacterial toxin induced deafness...only genetic causes of deafness like OTOSCLEROSIS are the risks transferred to the next generstion! ...  Read More

Does hearing loss caused by Multiple sclerosis can be treated by hearing aids or any other treatment ?

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Treatment of hearing loss from any cause depends on type of hearing loss. If it's neural type of hearing loss involving cochlear nerve or auditory cortex of brain then hearing aids may not be very ben ...  Read More

Hi, My dad is 75 years old. He is experiencing hearing loss on his left ear and mild hearing loss in his right ear. We did an audio-gram and we are suggested to go with hearing aid. They say the root cause is the age and also because of anaesthesia(he had a gall bladder removal surgery a month back). Is there an alternative to cure this without goi

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No If it is Sensorineural hearing loss then Hearing Aid is the only Option for him ...  Read More

I started facing hearing Loss in my right ear few months back, Initially it was diagnosed with Eustachian tube blockage, medication for above said cause worked to some extent,90% of the hearing was restored. However after few months I started facing hearing Loss again, now it has gone upto 35%. I don't have any pain/ wax built up in my ears. But I

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Take antibiotics and pain killers, antihistamines ...  Read More

Loss hearing due to kanamycin.so need an hearing aid for my father..which is the best hearing aid

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Hearing aids are available in various types and from various companies. It is very difficult to say which is a best company as most of the companies are internationally certified. You may need to visi ...  Read More

My mother is suffering from hearing loss problem with a one ear.. please suggest me any doctor who can solve this problem...

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Hello Doctor, I am an 18-year-old male with gradual hair thinning for the past few years. Hair fall is usually less than 50 hairs per day but occurs during bathing and combing. My hair has become thinner, especially around the front hairline/temples. I also have dandruff with white and yellow flakes, occasional itching, and mild scalp redness. Keto

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Please do not worry. Effective treatment options are available; however, management depends on the severity and extent of the condition. A detailed medical history is essential for appropriate evaluat ...  Read More

Iam on cough treatment . I was prescribed dunnose nasal drops and foracart400 synchrobreath along with Monteck LC tablets.from 1stapril 26. On Friday while blowing my nose bymistake I blowed little hard. I felt something in m year like some air being blown inside my ear. After that my hearing is reduced . Please advice some medicine or process so t

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Hello, due to forceful blowing of nose you seem to have blocked your eustachian tube ( barotrauma) ...  Read More

I am 26 yrs old. When I was in my teens I experienced hearing loss and went to doctors. He gave sinus medicines and after that I didn't observed much. Recently from past 2 yrs I am feeing hearing loss and did PTA surgery. It shows Types As Conductive hearing loss with reflexes absent. I am an Osteogenesis Imperfecta patient. What might be the cause

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Physical consultation ...  Read More

Sir, my daughter birth is normal but she had a cord around her neck and not started crying for 30minutes. Doctor suggested to undergo hearing test. Later we came to know that she suffered hypoxia and had outer hair cell damage in cochlea. We had done Mri and temporal bone all the reports are normal but her ABR test shows the OHC is not functioning

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Hi.. I am an allopathic doctor, can't comment on other sciences. According to the case you have presented, your child is having profound hearing loss since birth, she needs a cochlear implant surgery. ...  Read More

I am 28 years old male diagnose switch otosclerosis and moderate hearing loss and it has worsened over 4 years from 30-50 db I want guidance on what to do as I understand there are 2 options hearing aids or stapedotomy/stapedectomy considering I am young what is the best plan of action my family people have the same situation but they got diagno

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Surgery will be a better option and you do not need multiple surgeries ...  Read More

I have been recently diagnosed with omental biopsy and ADA body fluid and proven Abdominal TB with INTERMEDIATE RIFAMACIN RESISTANCE. Advised to take ATT for the six months. From these date Starting medicine intake 18 days finished. My question is in the initial stage while intake of medicine causes any weight loss? Since weight gradually reduced..

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There is weight loss initially but it can be avoided by taking protein rich diet. Include eggs, poultry legumes and fruits in your diet. Cheese and soyabean can be added if you are vegetarian ...  Read More

Having hearing problems is because of my sinus, or it can be different problem in itself? And should I buy air purifier for sinus?

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Hi, I am Dr. Atul Kumar Nimawat MS ENT Hearing problems can sometimes be related to sinus issues, especially if there is Eustachian tube blockage causing ear pressure or fluid buildup. However, persi ...  Read More

I have diffuse hair loss from past 6-7 months , with oily scalp , dandruff , no any genetic history related to family ( male pattern baldness ) soo what could be the reason. I'm a medical student and going to GYM daily but unable to maintain proper diet due to financial issues so please diagnose the condition as early as possible and give the idea

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

I had a sudden hearing loss and ringing sensation in my left ear since the past two days . Today I'm having tremors along with breathing difficulty and chest tightness . I also have irritability and terrible headache I'm having modalert 200 placida and petril along with forglyn plus inhaler for asthma I feel that my heart is beating very fast Im

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Consult an ENT specialist ...  Read More

Duration: ~4+ months. Cause: 1–2 hrs loud DJ music + close shouting to L ear. Initial: Heaviness, no pain; L ear slower pressure equalization, “chuu” after Valsalva. Tightness on L jaw and some time move caused some loud pop sound and felt free. Doctors told it's just psycological and sinus conjession gave nasal drop. Progression:

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Consult ent for proper evaluation and management ...  Read More

Sir im facing imbalance, hearing loss and nausea and dizziness sometimes. Which tablet should i take and for how many days?I also vomitt while travelling even after taking avomine tablets.

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Sir first let me know what type of hearing loss is it. You can go ahead with MRI brain to see any SOL in brain Consultant your doctor for full evaluation of the vertigo ...  Read More

On Apr 3rd I fell sick with stomach pain and consulted a general physician for gastric problem wherein they gave me a pantaprazole injection followed by which I felt nauseous and giddy and vomitied. I was prescribed some antibiotics which includes ofloxacin 200mg to be taken for 3 days and meftal forte tablet.took medicine for 1 day and slept and n

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-According to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the cause and Treatment of disease as you have mentioned as above as - -Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Tr ...  Read More

I'm facing profound sensorineural hearing loss (51%) from past 10 years along with tinnitus in left year. I'm taking r191 and chenopodium anthelminticum q for the past 6 month... No improvement yet... If there is absolute cure kindly suggest remedies

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Absolute cure in your case cant tell. You can consult me online. Medicine what ur taking is correct. ...  Read More

I am facing profound sensorineural hearing loss( 51%) as well as tinnitus in left ear since past 15 years. One ENT specialist suggested omnacortil mg , neurocoba m and tinnex.. will it reverse my problem and reduce to some extent. Kindly give opinion sir/ mam.

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It's mostly will not reverse. The best solution is hearing aid with tinnitus maskers. Try tinnitus retraining therapy ...  Read More

I'm facing with severe sensorineural hearing loss as well as tinnitus from past 15-18 years. Is there any absolute treatment for the same?

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Severe sensorineural hearing loss that too for a long term categorized as chronic can be associated with वातज कर्णबाधिर ...  Read More

I'm facing severe sensorineural hearing loss as well as tinnitus in left ear from past 15-18 years. Is there any absolute treatment for the same?

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Can try treating. Since long term damage is there. ...  Read More

I'm diagnosed with sensorineural hearing loss and tinnitus.. I'm facing this problem from past 15-18 years. In there any absolute treatment for the same?

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Hearing aid and there is tinnitus masking in many hearing aid. Try TRT. ...  Read More

Hi all ,my right ear is less hearing since childhood,I don't know exactly at wat age is started but now I am 33 age, and I feel to cure my ear problem,I don't have any pain or anything in ear but I hear less from one ear, can I cure my ear problem without hearing aid machine. I want to hear naturally not using any machine.

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1st of all u go for hearing test which is pure tone audiometry after that we can decide what we can do further ...  Read More

In2020 I had ear infection in my right ear which got treated after two weeks. but still I have hearing loss in right ear. in 2024 when I got checked it came 4000 khz noch mild hearing to some said its due to nerve dammage some said its due to allergies. then in 2025 I felt hearing loss so hence checked with the doctor. in right ear I had eardrum s

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Hi, I am Dr. Atul Kumar Nimawat MS ENT. The presence of a 4000 Hz notch on audiometry is typically associated with noise-induced hearing loss but may also occur following infections or sudden acoust ...  Read More

It's severe hearing loss 70-80 db. Suitable and best hearing device cost. Ear seams no disease only itching and whistling sound

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Visit any hearing aid centre and do trial for hearing aid and fitting. ...  Read More

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