Problems with your hearing?

One of the most frequent consultations in Otorhinolaryngology is hypoacusis or hearing loss. Conceptually, there are three types of hearing loss: conductive, sensorineural or mixed; each of them with a different prognosis and treatment depending on the cause that triggers it.

Therefore, the origin of hearing loss can be very varied, from a simple earwax blockage to more complicated causes that require medical, surgical or audiological treatment.

It is essential to consult your otolaryngologist when you suffer from hearing loss, as early treatment can sometimes prevent the deterioration from perpetuating over time and hindering your recovery.

Tympanic membrane perforations greatly compromise the patient’s quality of life. They can be caused by direct physical trauma, intense sound waves, sudden pressure changes in a predisposed ear (such as when diving with the wrong technique) or even by chronic inflammatory diseases of the ear.

Recurrent fluid leakage (otorrhea) can also be a sign of chronic tympanic perforation and possible middle ear disease that needs to be monitored.

We always recommend not to make use of advice, folk remedies or recommendations found on the Internet, since this may not only not improve the condition but make it worse. Entrust your health problem to your trusted otolaryngologist.

Otitis or ear inflammation is an acute or chronic situation in which some of the structures of the ear are affected. It can present with pain, discharge, fever, hearing loss, balance disorders and even potentially serious complications.

Although some types of otitis are more frequent during childhood, they can occur at any age.

Vertigo, dizziness, and unsteadiness are a very common problem in the population that sometimes are accompanied by other auditory symptoms.

Many of these conditions are diagnosed and treated in the office to improve the patient’s quality of life. In addition, an ENT examination for vertigo can detect other associated conditions and, if necessary, refer the patient to the specialist in question (neurology, traumatology, etc.).