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What Do I Hear An Echo After A Head Injury?

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Posted on Wed, 9 Jul 2014
Question: i fell and hit my head on Mon. The hospital did a cat scan, exray and ruled out stroke. I was discharged and told to rest. Feel fine except I hear an echo in left in when i speak loudly or yell.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Nanjasetty (55 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Hearing related issues are seldom noticed...

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for posting the query

Hearing and balance related issues are occasionally noticed following head injury.

Head injuries with or without fractures of the skull bone, can cause direct damage to the central auditory cortex areas located on both sides of the brain. In elderly, even trivial concussion injuries can cause ruptures of the thin membranes of the cochlea or vestibular system, resulting in altered hearing and balance.

Do not worry! This will resolve gradually over a period of time. At present, you need to take Betahistine (after consulting your doctor) to reduce the edema in the inner ear and to improve the microblood circulation in the cochlea. Avoid straining and listening to loud music for a few weeks.

Wish you good health and speedy recovery.

Hope I have answered your query; I wil be available for the follow-up queries.

Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar N.


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What Do I Hear An Echo After A Head Injury?

Brief Answer: Hearing related issues are seldom noticed... Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for posting the query Hearing and balance related issues are occasionally noticed following head injury. Head injuries with or without fractures of the skull bone, can cause direct damage to the central auditory cortex areas located on both sides of the brain. In elderly, even trivial concussion injuries can cause ruptures of the thin membranes of the cochlea or vestibular system, resulting in altered hearing and balance. Do not worry! This will resolve gradually over a period of time. At present, you need to take Betahistine (after consulting your doctor) to reduce the edema in the inner ear and to improve the microblood circulation in the cochlea. Avoid straining and listening to loud music for a few weeks. Wish you good health and speedy recovery. Hope I have answered your query; I wil be available for the follow-up queries. Regards Dr. Naveen Kumar N.