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What Causes Hearing Loss After Stapedectomy Operation?
Question: I had mixed hearing loss after stapedectomy operation in my left ear , my condition before was bilateral otosclerosis .. After one month from the operation i had severe vertigo , dizziness and hearing loss in this ear .. I had audiometry now after 4 month showing profound mixed hearing loss with poor speech discrimination .. Please help me with your advice .. How can the surgery be related ?
Attached my hearing test diagnosis before and after operation
Attached my hearing test diagnosis before and after operation
Brief Answer:
Hearing aid advised.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
Post stapedectomy it is common to have hearing loss and vertigo.
It is a late complication of the surgery. Occurs because of perilymphatic leak, damage to the hair cells during the surgery.
I have gone through the reports. It's clear that the hearing loss has progressed.
If I were your treating doctor, I would have advised for usage of hearing aid. CIC and BTE as per the audiology evaluation.
Hope my answers have helped you. Pleased to help you further.
Thanks.
Hearing aid advised.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
Post stapedectomy it is common to have hearing loss and vertigo.
It is a late complication of the surgery. Occurs because of perilymphatic leak, damage to the hair cells during the surgery.
I have gone through the reports. It's clear that the hearing loss has progressed.
If I were your treating doctor, I would have advised for usage of hearing aid. CIC and BTE as per the audiology evaluation.
Hope my answers have helped you. Pleased to help you further.
Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Ashwin Bhandari
There is no other options otherthan the hearing aid?
What is the CIC and BTE ?
What shall i do with my right air to avoid the same destiny
What about stem cell injection ? Is it still under research
What is the CIC and BTE ?
What shall i do with my right air to avoid the same destiny
What about stem cell injection ? Is it still under research
Brief Answer:
Hearing aid is the only option.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for your follow up query. Hearing aid is the only option for both the ears.
I would not recommend surgery for other ear.
BTE - behind the ear hearing aid.
CC - IN the canal hearing aid.
Stem cell implant us still under research.
Hearing aid is the only option.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for your follow up query. Hearing aid is the only option for both the ears.
I would not recommend surgery for other ear.
BTE - behind the ear hearing aid.
CC - IN the canal hearing aid.
Stem cell implant us still under research.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Thank you very much
Sorry for my long questions
Is my condition due to the doctor mistake during the surgery ?
And im using the hearing loss pills .. Are they effective or can help restore hair cells ?
Will the tinnutis and the vertigo be permanent ?
Thanks again
Sorry for my long questions
Is my condition due to the doctor mistake during the surgery ?
And im using the hearing loss pills .. Are they effective or can help restore hair cells ?
Will the tinnutis and the vertigo be permanent ?
Thanks again
Brief Answer:
Hearing loss pills are not effective.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for your follow up query.
Hearing loss can be a sequelae of the disease or due to surgery.
It's difficult to say it's because of surgeons mistake.
Because this is a microscopic surgery, which needs skillful hands and precise workmenship.
Hearing loss pills are not proven to help restore hearing. Vertigo and tinnitus may be on and off with remission and recurrence.
Vestibular rehabilitation exercises will surely help for your vertigo.
Hope this helps. Thanks.
Hearing loss pills are not effective.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for your follow up query.
Hearing loss can be a sequelae of the disease or due to surgery.
It's difficult to say it's because of surgeons mistake.
Because this is a microscopic surgery, which needs skillful hands and precise workmenship.
Hearing loss pills are not proven to help restore hearing. Vertigo and tinnitus may be on and off with remission and recurrence.
Vestibular rehabilitation exercises will surely help for your vertigo.
Hope this helps. Thanks.
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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