Bilateral sensorineural hearing loss is hearing loss due to damage to the inner ear or nerves from the ears to the brain. It occurs due to genetics, exposure to loud sounds, and measles. In this condition, hearing loss occurs permanently, and high-pitched sounds appear muffled. It is managed by using hearing aids and assistive devices.
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What are the treatment options in case of SNHL?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 32 year old male. I am suffering from a sensorineural hearing loss in both ears. So, I want to make my hearing normal again. I believe that a solution exists. Let me know what can be done to improve hearing. I have been having this issue since a long time, but I did not take pro... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As I can see from your audiogram (attachment removed to protect patient identity), you have a moderate high-frequency sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL), that too from a long time as you mentioned. In case of sensorineural hearing loss, we have these options of treatmen... Read Full »