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I am unable to hear from my right ear after skull fracture. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, Before one and a half months ago, I had a skull fracture on the right side of my head. Is it possible to lose hearing? Because I cannot hear from my right ear since then. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is possible to have hearing loss after a head injury, especially if it was as severe as in your case where it leads to a fracture. Our ear consists of three little bones called ossicles which help in taking the vibrations of sound from the ear drum to the inner ear ... Read Full »
I encountered a fall many years ago. Could that have caused a skull fracture?
Query: Hi doctor,I had a history of falls many years ago. Is it possible to fracture the skull when drunk and wake up the next day having no idea? Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern and would explain that heavy drinking and brain trauma can cause memory loss. On the other hand, heavy drinking is a common cause of falling and head trauma. So, the answer to your question is yes. I hope you will find this information helpful... Read Full »