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Partial Loss of hearing
My father in his late 70 has partial loss of hearing. This has been there since years. Now it had increased a lot. Please suggest a doctor or the necessary course of treatment.
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Might b age related.
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He will require Ear examination followed by hearing test . Kindly visit a specialist
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Dr. Divya B
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
13 yrs exp
Bangalore
Please visit an ENT specialist. They will examine his ears - remove any ear wax if present, examine his ear drum and then suggest some tests such as a Pure Tone Audiometry. Based on the results he may be prescribed a hearing aid.
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