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Does ringing in the ears affect hearing ability?
Query: Hi doctor, I have had a continuous ringing sound in my right ear for the past two years. And because of that ringing sound, my hearing capacity has reduced in that ear. I have visited many doctors but did not find any effective solution to this problem. I also underwent an audiometry test in the pas... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. You have tinnitus, a disease of the internal ear that occurs due to degenerative changes in the hair cells in the cochlea. There are so many factors behind it that have to be sorted out. The factors may be complications of metabolic diseas... Read Full »
Why is my hearing in the left ear affected?
Query: Hi doctor, For the past few days, I am not able to hear properly through my left ear and it is almost down to 50%. I have consulted an ENT specialist and they suggested for a CT scan. Everything is fine in the scan. Sugar and BP levels are normal and they injected some steroids for two days. Still, ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern and you have developed sudden hearing loss in your left ear for the last few days. As you are neither hypertensive nor diabetic, the possibilities are acute labyrinthitis, eustachian tube dysfunction and idiopathic. Now, you have to consult your... Read Full »