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Question: Hi I am suffering from sudden hearing loss in left ear along with tinnitus I have gone through a 5 Days intrevenous dripping of steriods n complamina I recovered 50 percent but still I hear very low on phone pls guide me what should I do.? I am 24years
Brief Answer:
SSNHL may not have complete recovery
Detailed Answer:
Hello ,
I have seen your reports and noted that you have sensorineural hearing loss.
I also happened to see that your treating doctor is the renowned Dr PUSULKAR. He is a very competent doctor and experienced too. So you are in very good hands. Do not worry.
From your description I feel that you have suffered from what is known as sudden sensorineural hearing loss ( SSNHL).
For SSNHL steroids and complamina are given.
Antivirals like acyclovir are also tried by many doctors.
Treatment for SSNHL is not always successful and recovery can be 0% to 100%.
Younger individuals in good health usually have better results.
You have recovered 50% and you may show some improvement in the next few days to weeks but complete recovery may or may not occur.
Only time will tell.
Please maintain positive attitude and hope for the best.
There is no other treatment for this condition.
If you end up with some residual hearing loss then do not worry you can opt for a hearing aid.
Regards,
Dr Rajkishori Godhi.
SSNHL may not have complete recovery
Detailed Answer:
Hello ,
I have seen your reports and noted that you have sensorineural hearing loss.
I also happened to see that your treating doctor is the renowned Dr PUSULKAR. He is a very competent doctor and experienced too. So you are in very good hands. Do not worry.
From your description I feel that you have suffered from what is known as sudden sensorineural hearing loss ( SSNHL).
For SSNHL steroids and complamina are given.
Antivirals like acyclovir are also tried by many doctors.
Treatment for SSNHL is not always successful and recovery can be 0% to 100%.
Younger individuals in good health usually have better results.
You have recovered 50% and you may show some improvement in the next few days to weeks but complete recovery may or may not occur.
Only time will tell.
Please maintain positive attitude and hope for the best.
There is no other treatment for this condition.
If you end up with some residual hearing loss then do not worry you can opt for a hearing aid.
Regards,
Dr Rajkishori Godhi.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
Thank u dr for a brief reply but can u suggest something for tinnitus
Brief Answer:
tiinitus will go away in some time
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
With time tinnitus will settle.
Tinnitus can be very unsettling am I empathize with you.
Do not pay too much attention to the tinnitus, it will seem to get louder if you pay attention to it.
You can also play the radio at low volume while you are sleeping, so it will mask the sound from the tinnitus.
There is no other treatment for tinnitus. If it persists talk to your doctor about tinnitus maskers.
Regards,
Dr Rajkishori Godhi.
tiinitus will go away in some time
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
With time tinnitus will settle.
Tinnitus can be very unsettling am I empathize with you.
Do not pay too much attention to the tinnitus, it will seem to get louder if you pay attention to it.
You can also play the radio at low volume while you are sleeping, so it will mask the sound from the tinnitus.
There is no other treatment for tinnitus. If it persists talk to your doctor about tinnitus maskers.
Regards,
Dr Rajkishori Godhi.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
Thank u so much it felt good talking to u ..,,
Brief Answer:
good luck
Detailed Answer:
Thank you, take care and all the best.
Regards,
Dr Rajkishori Godhi
good luck
Detailed Answer:
Thank you, take care and all the best.
Regards,
Dr Rajkishori Godhi
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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