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I'm 32, i have neurosensorial hearing loss bilateral acquired in adolescence. cause: genetic or ototoxicity. how could i know it's ototoxicity?
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See below: These are symptoms that could be potentially serious. Yous should discuss these with your physician. He/she will thoroughly evaluate you and let you know what's going on.
Answered 12/10/2013
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