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I Have Been Suffering Of Hearing Loss Since 10 Years

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Posted on Mon, 15 Feb 2021
Question: I have been suffering of hearing loss since 10 years ago or more, very bad rumbling in the ear with low frequency sounds, vertigo when I blow my nose and permanent tinnitus. It started with right ear, I can not understand anything with that ear, and rumbling happens. Now my left ear is giving me problems. I am going crazy with the rumbling, tinnitus and not being able to understand conversations. I have read about Meniere's disease but now sure I have it.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rajat Basak (6 hours later)
Brief Answer:
There are many causes of tinnitus

Detailed Answer:
Hii. Welcome to the Ask A Doctor service.

There are many causes of tinnitus with vertigo. It can be due to otosclerosis as it can affect in both the ears. Otosclerosis present with tinnitus with hearing and vertigo. It can be due to weakness of hearing nerve due to age,use of ototoxic drug, exposure to loud sound, long time talking over the phone. It can be Meniers disease also where there is abnormal swelling of the inner ear structures which present ear fullness, tinnitus and giddiness. So you can consult an ent surgeon and do a hearing test, impedance audiogram, Electrocochleography (EchoG) and if needed Electronystagmography (ENG). If there is any abnormality it can be treated accordingly. For now you can take tablet Vertin 24 mg od for 1 week. Ignore the tinnitus. Don't stay in silent area. Take vitamin supplement. Avoid excessive tea, coffee,salt. Avoid smoking, alcohol. Do vestibular rehabilitation exercise while at home.

Please review if you have any queries.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rajat Basak (8 hours later)
Thank you very much. The only times I have vertigo, is when I blow my nose. Everything moves and I can almost fall. But I don't have vertigo if I am just sitting or doing normal activities.

The hearing loss and rumbling sound vary day to day. The "almost-dead-ear", can inject a lot of noise to my general hearing with low-frequency sounds. The "not-that-bad" ear, changes every day. Some days are very bad, can't hear a thing and a lot of rumbling. Others I can hear better, less or no rumbling.

I just wanted to confirm the use of Vertin, after providing this information? Are there any other suggestions/changes?

Thank you Dr. XXXXXXX Basak
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rajat Basak (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Hii. There can be some eustachian tube dysfunction in your case. So take st

Detailed Answer:
Hii. There can be some eustachian tube dysfunction in your case. So take steam inhalation. Use nasoclear nose drop 3 drops thrice daily. Take fluticasone spray 2 puff at bedtime if you are having nasal congestion. Take some vitamin B12 supplement. Do a hearing test. Do the others tests also and review with report. For now ignore the sound because most of the times tinnitus has no definitive cause. More you ignore the sound more the sound gets decreased. You can take Vertin if you have any acute episode of vertigo. Don't drive. It's looking like you are having either sensorineural problem or otosclerosis or Meniers. Exact diagnosis is needed. You may need a hearing aid for future rehabilitation.
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.

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I Have Been Suffering Of Hearing Loss Since 10 Years

Brief Answer: There are many causes of tinnitus Detailed Answer: Hii. Welcome to the Ask A Doctor service. There are many causes of tinnitus with vertigo. It can be due to otosclerosis as it can affect in both the ears. Otosclerosis present with tinnitus with hearing and vertigo. It can be due to weakness of hearing nerve due to age,use of ototoxic drug, exposure to loud sound, long time talking over the phone. It can be Meniers disease also where there is abnormal swelling of the inner ear structures which present ear fullness, tinnitus and giddiness. So you can consult an ent surgeon and do a hearing test, impedance audiogram, Electrocochleography (EchoG) and if needed Electronystagmography (ENG). If there is any abnormality it can be treated accordingly. For now you can take tablet Vertin 24 mg od for 1 week. Ignore the tinnitus. Don't stay in silent area. Take vitamin supplement. Avoid excessive tea, coffee,salt. Avoid smoking, alcohol. Do vestibular rehabilitation exercise while at home. Please review if you have any queries.