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

  4. Hearing issue. Would it help him?

ent-icon
Hearing issue
Hello, my Grandfather (age 80) having some hearinh issue sing 4-5 years. Can i get him any hearing machine from market without consulting doctor? Would it help him? Thanks in advance
69 Views v

Answers (1)

20000+ health queries resolved in last month
Care AI Shimmer
No, you should get him examined by an ENT and then hearing test done to know type and extend of hearing impairment, then only the hearing aid will be of help
Answered
Flag this Answer
Flag this answer
1/1 people found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?

Articles you may like

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

Can Diabetes Lead to Hearing Loss?

Mr.T. Kannan

Hearing loss is common in people with diabetes. As diabetes becomes more common, the disease may become a significant co ... Read more

Hearing Loss: Do You Care???

Mr.Bibin Georgie Thomas

5.3% of the world's population is affected by the disablingeffects of hearing loss. It is an invisiblehandicap. Some hav ... Read more

The Basics of a Hearing Aid

Dr.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

6 Tips for Communication With the Hearing Impaired

Dr.Rajesh Kr. Bhardwaj

As per WHO's 2005 report, 63 million persons (6.3 percent of the population) have a significant hearing impairment. That ... 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

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.
Internet is not a doctor

Internet is not a doctor

Consult with real doctors online

  • Private consultation
  • 5-min response
  • Free follow-ups

The question asked on this page is a free question. You can ask a free health question by downloading the Practo app.

Articles you may like

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

Can Diabetes Lead to Hearing Loss?

Mr.T. Kannan

Hearing loss is common in people with diabetes. As diabetes becomes more common, the disease may become a significant co ... Read more

Hearing Loss: Do You Care???

Mr.Bibin Georgie Thomas

5.3% of the world's population is affected by the disablingeffects of hearing loss. It is an invisiblehandicap. Some hav ... Read more

The Basics of a Hearing Aid

Dr.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

6 Tips for Communication With the Hearing Impaired

Dr.Rajesh Kr. Bhardwaj

As per WHO's 2005 report, 63 million persons (6.3 percent of the population) have a significant hearing impairment. That ... 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

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 issue

 430 Views
I am facing issue in hearing with my left ear. Continuous ringing(voice) in ear. I thought it is because ... Read More

Ear wax removal and hearing issues

 394 Views
My husband has removed ear wax from both the ears after that he started hearing less ( reduced by 50%) in ... Read More

Continue Cough issues for my grandfather

 219 Views
Cough issues started from last year and making temp cures which are not getting completed results and nee ... Read More

Hearing problem

 211 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

Hearing test failed in one ear

 199 Views
Hello doctor b My baby is 5 days old and hearing test is failed in one year Is it ok or any issue with it

Hearing issues

 43 Views
I had a sudden hearing loss and ringing sensation in my left ear since the past two days . Today I'm havi ... Read More

Less hearing

 57 Views
Hi all ,my right ear is less hearing since childhood,I don't know exactly at wat age is started but now I ... Read More

Hearing loss issues

 105 Views
In2020 I had ear infection in my right ear which got treated after two weeks. but still I have hearing lo ... Read More

Ear Issue- Buzzing and hearing loss

 175 Views
I am facing issue with one of my ear. There is buzzing sound and hearing loss. Can it be cured by any tre ... Read More

Tinnitus and hearing issues from medicin

 103 Views
Hi team Was taking Inderal LA 40 mg for anxiety from Dec 2022- April 2023 Developed tinnitus suddenly in ... 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

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.