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Noise-Induced Hearing Loss.

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my son went to a concert last night. He now has ringing in his ears. He also has muffled hearing.
What can I do and is this permanent?

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Category: HIV- AIDS Specialist
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Hello,

Thank you for choosing DoctorSpring. I have discussed your concern with our team ENT Surgeon. You son is probably have a noise induced hearing loss (NHL) and inner ear symptoms such as tinnitus due to exposure to loud noise for a prolonged period of time.

This is usually reversible, but repeated exposure to such loud noise can do result in permanent hearing damage. The best approach at this stage is observe how this evolves. DO NOT used headphones. Let him be in quiet place. Please update me after 12 hours how is feeling (any improvement).

Hope this helps
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Thank you


Patient replied :

Thank you so much.
He is still experiencing ringing - today, but he will do as you suggest. Would Ibuprofen help? Should he use earplugs when in a noisy situation?


Hello,

Ibuprofen won't help, sorry. Just avoiding too noisy situations would do. Even with earphone he should not be exposed to loud music, fireworks etc. The persistent ringing is bit of negative sign. Usually the ringing should not last for more than couple of hours. Do consider visiting a ENT Surgeon.

Hope this helps
Feel free to ask followups
Thank you


Dr. Jaydeep Tripathy
Category: HIV- AIDS Specialist
Experience: 
MBBS from Sri Ramachandra University in December 2011
M.Med (Family Medicine) - TNMGR University, Chennai
MBA-MPH in Public Health in March 2016, SRM University
Finished AFIH in March 2016, SRM University
MRCP ( UK ), Internal Medicine, Royal College of Physicians, June 2016
Fellowship in Diabetology from Martin Luther University in January 2017

Currently Resident Physician, in MD Radiodiagnosis - Kamakshi Memorial Hospital, Chennai
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