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Can sound from a loudspeaker cause any effect on my eardrum?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I went to a chant few days back. There the loudspeaker was very loud. The very next day I noticed that there is ringing in my left ear. Now, it has been four days, but it has not gone. Can you help me? I am very scared. Has it caused any effect on my eardrum? Please see to it. Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Baidya Nath Majhi

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Baidya Nath Majhi is an experienced Otolaryngologist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of ear, nose, and throat disorders. He is committed to providing advanced care for conditions ranging from hearing loss and sinus issues to voice and throat problems. With a patient-centered approach and expertise in both medical and surgical management, he ensures effective treatments that enhance overall ENT health and improve quality of life.

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Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

From your history of noise exposure and symptoms, it is suggestive of acoustic trauma. It occurs after a single exposure to very intense sound which cause damage to the organ of corti or damage the hair cells. Symptoms include ringing sensation in ear known as tinnitus and hearing loss. Treatment depends on severity of symptoms. If only tinnitus is present, protect the ear from further damage and also take some neuroprotective drugs. But, first you need to do a pure tone audiometry (PTA) to assess the severity.

Investigations to be done

1. PTA. 2. Tympanometry.

Probable diagnosis

Acoustic trauma.

Treatment plan

1. Capsule Zincosule-4G (Multivitamin) once daily. 2. Tablet Defcort (Deflazacort) 12 mg once daily for seven days.

Preventive measures

Avoid loud sounds.

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I do not have hearing loss. Only some slight buzzing sound.

Answered by Dr. Baidya Nath Majhi

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Baidya Nath Majhi is an experienced Otolaryngologist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of ear, nose, and throat disorders. He is committed to providing advanced care for conditions ranging from hearing loss and sinus issues to voice and throat problems. With a patient-centered approach and expertise in both medical and surgical management, he ensures effective treatments that enhance overall ENT health and improve quality of life.

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Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

It is a good sign that you are not suffering from hearing loss. Take the medication for seven days and if no improvement then do a PTA and revert back with report.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Sneha Kannan
Published At March 15, 2016
Reviewed At July 26, 2023

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Baidya Nath Majhi is an experienced Otolaryngologist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of ear, nose, and throat disorders. He is committed to providing advanced care for conditions ranging from hearing loss and sinus issues to voice and throat problems. With a patient-centered approach and expertise in both medical and surgical management, he ensures effective treatments that enhance overall ENT health and improve quality of life.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sneha Kannan is a skilled Dental Surgeon with expertise in providing general dental care, including scaling, fillings, and preventive treatments. She does oral surgery procedures such as extractions and minor surgical interventions. She does procedures in restorative dentistry, including crowns, bridges, and dentures. She is an expert in doing endodontic treatments such as root canal therapy. She is well-versed in doing procedures in cosmetic dentistry, including teeth whitening and smile correction. She can provide pediatric dental care for children’s oral health and preventive treatments. She promotes oral hygiene awareness and preventive dental practices.  

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Baidya Nath Majhi is an experienced Otolaryngologist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of ear, nose, and throat disorders. He is committed to providing advanced care for conditions ranging from hearing loss and sinus issues to voice and throat problems. With a patient-centered approach and expertise in both medical and surgical management, he ensures effective treatments that enhance overall ENT health and improve quality of life.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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