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What Causes Immobility Of Left Eardrum And Hearing Loss?

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Posted on Sat, 5 Dec 2015
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?
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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.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T
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Follow up: Dr. Krunal Karade (21 hours later)
Thank you, it all makes more sense and I am much less worried.
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Answered by Dr. Krunal Karade (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Wish your son good health & hearing .

Detailed Answer:
Thanks.

Wish your son good health & hearing .

Regards.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T
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What Causes Immobility Of Left Eardrum And Hearing Loss?

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.