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What Causes Hearing Loss And Background Ringing Noise In The Ear After Earwax Removal?
Question: I am having hearing problems even after getting my ears cleaned out in the doctors office. I have reduced hearing, background noise and when I talk or eat it sounds like I am in a cave internally
Brief Answer:
Audiometry
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
You have got a cleansing of ear canal its good.
Please undergo a consultation with ENT specialist.
You need audiometry to find the extent of hearing loss and type of hearing loss.
You also need an evaluation of inner ear etc.
After that, you need hearing aids.
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards,
Dr. Varinder Joshi, General & Family Physician
Audiometry
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
You have got a cleansing of ear canal its good.
Please undergo a consultation with ENT specialist.
You need audiometry to find the extent of hearing loss and type of hearing loss.
You also need an evaluation of inner ear etc.
After that, you need hearing aids.
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards,
Dr. Varinder Joshi, General & Family Physician
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