Partial or total inability to hear in one or both the ears is called hearing loss. Hearing loss can be conductive, sensorineural, and mixed based on the part of the ear affected. The common causes of hearing loss are inner ear damage, wax buildup, ear infection, tumor, and a ruptured eardrum.
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How is hearing loss due to Amikacin injection treated?
Query: Hi doctor, My father has been suffering from hearing loss due to Amikacin injection. Please help. Read Full »
Dr. Geetha Priyadarsini Kamminana
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Before confirming the cause of hearing loss, it is important to rule out other potential causes. It would be helpful to know how many doses of aminoglycosides your father has taken and the severity of his hearing loss. Does he experience any tinnitus or reeling sensati... Read Full »
What are the causes of hearing loss?
Query: Hi doctor, My mother-in-law is suffering from hearing loss for the last 10 days. There is no pain in the ear, but sudden hearing loss. She can hear, but hearing capacity reduced by more than 30%. Please tell me some solution for this. Thank you. Read Full »
Dr. Geetha Priyadarsini Kamminana
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The description of rapid progression of hearing loss in your mother-in-law suggests sudden hearing loss, which requires a detailed history and examination. It is important to determine the onset and progression of the hearing loss, as well as any history of trauma. Add... Read Full »