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Bollywood's famous singer Alka Yagnik has become a victim of a serious disease. She has given information about this through social media. Alka told that she has a problem related to her ears. Due to which she is having trouble hearing something. Currently she is recovering from this disease. Sharing information on social media, she has told that she had to face this problem after a viral attack. Doctors have told that Alka is suffering from rare sensorineural hearing loss.
What is this disease?
According to the doctor, this disease Rare Sensory Nerve Hearing Loss is a problem due to which the patient has difficulty in hearing anything. This problem is caused by some kind of damage to the cells present in the inner ear or cochlea. This is a common ear problem. It damages the nerve cells that transmit sound from the ear to the brain. Hence, rare sensory hearing loss occurs. Due to this problem, the person suddenly stops hearing anything.
How does this disease occur?
This disease can also be congenital and ototoxic medication can also cause this problem. Timely ear examination by an ENT doctor after the age of 45 helps in early diagnosis. Apart from this, if there is any head injury, it can also damage the ear nerve. In some cases it is also caused by some viruses and Meniere's disease. This shows how much the patient is hearing and how he is reacting to the sound.
This disease is not dangerous and can be treated easily. An audiologist conducts tests to find out the type and degree of the disease. This determines the degree of hearing loss. Further treatment is done accordingly.
what are the symptoms?
Difficulty hearing and understanding conversation
hearing better in one ear than the other
buzzing or ringing sounds in the ears (tinnitus)
How to protect yourself
Cover your ears if you are in a noisy area.
Be careful when wearing a hearing amplifier or earbuds to listen to music.
get your hearing checked regularly
If you have any problems, consult your doctor.