Diminished hearing

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Diminished hearing

Asked for Male, 24 Years

I went to the doctors with ear pain after a sore throat. After examination they told me I had inflamed ear drums and perscribed me some ear drops. I finished the course but my hearing has been severely diminished. I went back and they said my ears were clear and to leave it a few days. I’m worried now that my hearing is damaged please help

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Dr. Vinay S Bhat ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 15 yrs exp Bangalore · Accepted Answer

Dr. Vinay S Bhat

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 15 yrs exp Bangalore

You seem to be suffering from otitis media with effusion secondary to acute otitis media which you had earlier. It is a common condition and usually resolves on its own within few days. You may need to undergo detailed audiological evaluation if your symptoms are persistent even after few weeks

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