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SSNHL started yesterday
Profound hearing loss in left ear confirmed yesterday through audiometery. Doctor started with oral steroid medication and steroid shot in ear drum.
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If started within 3days of sudden hearing loss, then injections work wonders in most patients.
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Continue with the same medicines.
Avoid noise exposure for a week.
Are you on any medications?
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Need more details regarding your symptoms.
Onset , duration and progress of your symptoms.
Reports of Audiometry.
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SSNHL is a medical emergency which needs early treatment. Further prognosis regarding your hearing depends on it.
Steroids will help in recovery.
to consult for further opinion.
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Keep ear dry
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If Discharge from ear consult your doctor
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Dr. Jaimini Thakkar
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
6 yrs exp
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Yes. It's medical emergency. Continue same medicines
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Dr. Raj Narayan Samanta
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
8 yrs exp
Bareilly
You can take the medications
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Consult Immediately
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