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What Causes Tinnitus And Hearing Loss While Suffering From Sepsis And Limb Amputation?

I am 23. I had life threatening sepsis, medically induced coma, and subsequent minor limb amputations  about 2 months ago.  I had a remarkably fast recovery and am now at home and back to regular activities.I am just now beginning to get tinnitus    and some hearing loss bilaterally. Before deciding what to do next, I have these questions. I know that without an exam, your answers are not going to be authoritative. Within that understood  limitation, it would  be very helpful to me:Is it possible that  ototoxicity from the antibiotics used to save my life can appear this long, two. months, after the treatment?If so, how long would the progression take from first  symptoms to serious hearing loss? Would  it be hours, days, weeks, or is it  a one time thing?What specialty is appropriate for me to see? Is it hypothetically possible to get  severe  bilateral hearing loss from  ototoxicity after two symptom-free months after  antibiotic exposure?Is this impossible, rare, unusual, or common?Am correct  in understanding that such loss is usually permanent and treatment is usually non medical, ie, hearing  aids?Your specific answers to these specific carefully and thoughtfully written questions  will help me greatly in deciding future options,Thanks so much.
Fri, 15 May 2020
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Hi,

Tinnitus is common issue and most casuses are benign and temporary. However it this lasts for longer period then it should be evaluated.

Tinnitus can occur due to causes like chronic ear infection, perforated eardrum, Eustachian tube dysfunction, Meniere's disease, TMJ disorders, Acoustic Neuroma etc.

Tinnitus is not a disease in itself but it is a symptom that indicates that there is some underlying illness.

I would suggest you to consult an Otolaryngologist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like Audiometry, x Ray MRI can help in diagnosis and treatment can be done accordingly.

In case if ringing does not resolve then you can be advised medicines like Tricyclic Anti-depressant like Amitryptiline, anti anxiety medication like Alprazolam, as well as Multivitamin supplements can be advised.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Iven Romic Rommstein
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What Causes Tinnitus And Hearing Loss While Suffering From Sepsis And Limb Amputation?

Hi, Tinnitus is common issue and most casuses are benign and temporary. However it this lasts for longer period then it should be evaluated. Tinnitus can occur due to causes like chronic ear infection, perforated eardrum, Eustachian tube dysfunction, Meniere s disease, TMJ disorders, Acoustic Neuroma etc. Tinnitus is not a disease in itself but it is a symptom that indicates that there is some underlying illness. I would suggest you to consult an Otolaryngologist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like Audiometry, x Ray MRI can help in diagnosis and treatment can be done accordingly. In case if ringing does not resolve then you can be advised medicines like Tricyclic Anti-depressant like Amitryptiline, anti anxiety medication like Alprazolam, as well as Multivitamin supplements can be advised. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Iven Romic Rommstein