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Mild Hearing Impairment, Underwent Bilateral Myringotomy With Grommet Insertion, Adenoidectomy. Grommet Expelled. Another Surgery Required?

hi doctor,
my name is shinu. i write this for my nephew who underwent a surgery last year for otitis media with effusion. he is now 6years old. he had problem with right ear. mild hearing impairment was there. he underwent bilateral myringotomy with grommet insertion and adenoidectomy as well. one year is over and now on follow up we are told by the doctor that grommet of left ear has expelled on its own but of right ear is intact. it seeems he requires another surgery to remove the grommet. he is now havin his hearing impairment reappeared. sir, kindly help us with your valuable advice.. is it necessary that another surgery is to be done?? or else we would like to go for alternative treatment like homoeopathy. is it advisable and applicable at this stage?? please help...
Tue, 17 Sep 2013
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Allergist and Immunologist 's  Response
the romet is to be removed
the investigation is required to find the cause of ear fluid
may be sinusitis
allergies or local ear problems
if you consult doctor to find the cause of effusion the doctor can treat you accordingly for the cause to prevent recurence of events
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Mild Hearing Impairment, Underwent Bilateral Myringotomy With Grommet Insertion, Adenoidectomy. Grommet Expelled. Another Surgery Required?

the romet is to be removed the investigation is required to find the cause of ear fluid may be sinusitis allergies or local ear problems if you consult doctor to find the cause of effusion the doctor can treat you accordingly for the cause to prevent recurence of events