Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
I Cannot Hear In My Left Ear From My Childhood. Is It Curable?
HI, i cannot hear in my left ear.It was noticed when i was 4 years old and now i m 15 years old. I consulted E.N.T specialist and according to the report it is written that it is total SN lost in left ear .Is there any chance cure it. I cannot hear in my left ear.It was noticed when i was 4 years old. I consulted E.N.T specialist and according to the report it is written that it is total SN lost in left ear .Is there any chance cure it.
posted on
Tue, 21 Dec 2010
Medically reviewed by
Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Thu, 20 Jan 2011
Answered on
Sun, 17 Apr 2011
Last reviewed on
Hi,
I think you should check out with your ENT specialist again, you need to know what is the percentage of hearing loss you are having. If it is a profound hearing loss, then you can hardly benefit from hearing aids as well. Hearing aids can be beneficial up to a certain extent of hearing loss. Varieties of programmable hearing aids are available which can be beneficial.
Cochlear implant is not done in individuals with unilateral hearing loss.
Any more doubts you are welcome.
Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar
I think you should check out with your ENT specialist again, you need to know what is the percentage of hearing loss you are having. If it is a profound hearing loss, then you can hardly benefit from hearing aids as well. Hearing aids can be beneficial up to a certain extent of hearing loss. Varieties of programmable hearing aids are available which can be beneficial.
Cochlear implant is not done in individuals with unilateral hearing loss.
Any more doubts you are welcome.
Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar
I find this answer helpful
Hi
As per your discription, best option for you is BAHA.. after full audiological evaluation
As Dr Naveen said -- Cochlear implant is not done in individuals with unilateral hearing loss
As per your discription, best option for you is BAHA.. after full audiological evaluation
As Dr Naveen said -- Cochlear implant is not done in individuals with unilateral hearing loss
I find this answer helpful
Hi....Welcome to healthcaremagic community forum....
Hearing impairment secondary to sensorineural deafness can be treated by hearing aid/cochlear implants. The effectiveness of these depends on the severity of the condition - total/profound sensorineural deafness are less likely to improve compared to mild or moderate condition...
Both BAHA/CROS hearing aid and cochlear implant placement- forms of treatment are available However, absolute improvement may not be possible. The chances of improvement are relatively better with cochlear implants than hearing aids...
Repeat audiometry studies and Ear evaluation to reasssess the pathology is recommended before trying either of the treatment option...
Hearing impairment secondary to sensorineural deafness can be treated by hearing aid/cochlear implants. The effectiveness of these depends on the severity of the condition - total/profound sensorineural deafness are less likely to improve compared to mild or moderate condition...
Both BAHA/CROS hearing aid and cochlear implant placement- forms of treatment are available However, absolute improvement may not be possible. The chances of improvement are relatively better with cochlear implants than hearing aids...
Repeat audiometry studies and Ear evaluation to reasssess the pathology is recommended before trying either of the treatment option...
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Cochlear implant
Loading Online Doctors....