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My mother feels a problem of deafness, she is of 53, wt should she do to reduce the problem?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Deafness: Sudden onset, or gradual? First, see fp to make sure canals aren't blocked with wax. Take a list of all meds/supplements she takes; one or more of them might contribute to problem. If not wax, see audiologist for thorough hearing evaluation & options for treating the findings.
Answered 5/1/2016
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Deafness: Deafness needs a full evaluation. Check with an ENT doctor. There may be some causes of curable deafness. She may get better.
Answered 6/10/2014
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