Hearing loss

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Hearing loss

Asked for Male, 2 Years

My son is two year old but still he is not speaking simple words,but he make different sounds and also laughs ,I took him for hearing test and the doc told that he has hearing loss I am very depressed right now .please help me what should I do.

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Dr. Nitin Medayil ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 12 yrs exp Hyderabad Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Nitin Medayil

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 12 yrs exp Hyderabad

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Sir, there are a bunch of tests that has to be done straight away. Have u done BERA test? What all tests have you done? If BERA test shows profound hearing loss, we usually try using hearing aid for 3 months along with speech therapy, still if it dosent work u have to start thinking about Cochlear implant surgery.

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I would like to know what all tests u have done till now, would be more than happy to guide you.

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