What Causes Immobility Of Left Eardrum And Hearing Loss?

Posted on Fri, 13 Nov 2015

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Question : The audiologist told me my 3 yo son's left eardrum does not move. He does not have an infection. She said this causes hearing loss. What could be causing this in absence of infection?

Answered by Dr. Krunal Karade (36 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Your son are most probably having Ossicular chain fixation or Glue ear .

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for the query.

I have read your query and understand your concern.

As per your clinical history it appears that your son are most probably having Ossicular chain fixation or Glue ear .

Kindly upload audiology test report of your son for better management .

If I were your treating doctor , I would advice
consult ENT specialist for eardrum examination .

If Ossicular chain fixation present , surgery will be needed .
Glue ear can be manage medically or surgically.

Hope this information helpful to you .If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.

Regards.

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