Hearing Loss Quiz
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Learn more about Hearing loss
Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
What is hearing loss?
Hearing loss can be partial or complete. It could be a result of eardrum damage, damage to the hearing bones, inner ear or nerve damage, birth defect, trauma, disease, tumors, certain medication, exposure to loud noise or due to aging.
Symptoms of hearing loss
Hearing difficulty
Ringing in the ears
High-pitched tinnitus / ringing sounds in the ear
Questions your doctor may ask to check for hearing loss
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose hearing loss
Do you have hearing problems?
Do you have tinnitus (ringing in the ears)?
Do you have a ringing sound like high pitched metallic tone or shriek/whistling in your ear?
Treatment for hearing loss
Treatment of hearing loss depends of the cause. For some, hearing loss can be corrected by treating the underlying cause, while others may require hearing aids or surgery.
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Diseases related to Hearing loss
References
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https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/2773567
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https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0025712521000717?via%3Dihub
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Rohini R, MD (Ear, nose, throat (ENT))
Dr. Rohini R is an ENT, Head and Neck Surgeon, with a Fellowship in Advanced Endoscopic Sinus and Skull Base Surgery and a Fellowship in Aesthetic Medicine and Lasers. Besides clinical practice and working with Ubie, she is actively training and mentoring medical students and residents. She has functioned in various work settings - teaching hospitals, private and free health centers, and worked with patients from all socioeconomic backgrounds due to her experience in free hospitals and volunteering in India and Singapore.
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