27/11/2025
Sudden loss of hearing often known as sudden sensory neural hearing loss is a deadly condition which may lead to permanent loss of hearing if treatment can’t be initiated within 48-72 hrs of onset. Mostly triggered by viral infections and preceded by tinnitus or ringing sounds. It may be accompanied by reeling of head or vertigo . The condition is even more dangerous in presence of comorbidities like diabetes. Inj of steroid in ear often known as Intra Tympanic Steroid can save your ear if given in time. Adequate awareness of people and physicians to identify the condition is the key to battle this condition.
Enclosed: Audiogram of one of many patients after successful management and restoration of hearing
