Intratympanic Injection Treatment in India
About Intratympanic Injection
Key Highlights
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Minimally invasive, office-based procedure with no need for general anesthesia.Delivers high concentrations of medication directly to the inner ear (cochlea).Minimizes systemic side effects compared to oral or intravenous steroids.Can be a treatment option when oral steroids are contraindicated or ineffective.Relatively quick procedure, often completed within 15-30 minutes.
Who is this surgery for?
- Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss (SSNHL) within a specific timeframe.
- Meniere's disease for control of vertigo attacks and hearing preservation.
- Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) of suspected inner ear origin.
- Autoimmune inner ear disease.
- As a salvage therapy after incomplete response to oral steroid treatment.
How to prepare
- Comprehensive audiological evaluation (hearing tests) to establish a baseline.
- Review of medical history and current medications with the ENT surgeon.
- The ear canal is cleaned to remove any wax or debris.
- Application of a topical local anesthetic (e.g., phenol or lidocaine) to the eardrum.
- The patient is positioned lying on their side with the affected ear facing upwards.
Risks & possible complications
- Persistent perforation (hole) in the eardrum, though this is uncommon and usually heals.
- Temporary dizziness or vertigo immediately after the injection.
- Ear pain, discomfort, or a feeling of fullness in the ear.
- Infection (otitis media) or inflammation in the middle ear.
- Temporary worsening of tinnitus or hearing.
- Rarely, damage to middle ear structures.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Remain lying with the treated ear up for 20-30 minutes post-procedure to allow medication absorption.
- Avoid blowing your nose forcefully or getting water in the ear for the time specified by your doctor (often 1-2 weeks).
- You may experience a temporary feeling of fullness, muffled hearing, or mild dizziness.
- Follow-up audiological evaluation is scheduled to monitor treatment response.
- Multiple injections over days or weeks may be required as per the treatment protocol.
- Contact your ENT if you experience severe pain, fever, or significant discharge from the ear.
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Typical hospital stay:
0 days (Outpatient)
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Expected recovery time:
1-2 days for immediate side effects to subside; full therapeutic effect evaluation takes weeks.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering intratympanic injection in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for intratympanic injection in India include Manipal Hospital Dwarka, Manipal Hospital Hebbal, Manipal Hospital Hebbal, Manipal Hospital Jayanagar, Manipal Hospital Malleshwaram, KMC Hospital Mangalore, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform intratympanic injection. MediFyr helps you compare ent specialists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for intratympanic injection compare across other countries where we have data.
| Country | Estimated cost range | Typical stay | Recovery time | View details |
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| India | USD 33 – USD 163 | 0 days (Outpatient) | ~ 1-2 days for immediate side effects to subside; full therapeutic effect evaluation takes weeks. | Know More |
| Turkey | USD 242 – USD 1,208 | 0 days (Outpatient) | ~ 1-2 days for immediate side effects to subside; full therapeutic effect evaluation takes weeks. | Know More |
Top hospitals for Intratympanic Injection in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated ent teams and experience managing patients undergoing intratympanic injection.
Panaji, India
79 Doctors
I was a total wreck before...
I was a total wreck before my appointment. First time seeing a doctor on my own and I was convinced it was something serious. Dr. Muthusamy just had this calm way about him. He listened to all my jumbled-up worries, did a quick check, and explained everything in a way that actually made sense. Walked out feeling silly for being so nervous, but mostly just relieved.
ENT Specialists for Intratympanic Injection
Explore experienced ent specialists who regularly perform intratympanic injection and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
- 10 Years Experience
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Miot Hospital Chennai
- 5 Years Experience
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- 28 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Salt Lake
- 30 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Dwarka
- 19 Years Experience
- ENT Specialist
Manipal Hospital EM Bypass
- 24 Years Experience
- ENT Specialist
Manipal Hospital Baner
- 36 Years Experience
- ENT Specialist
Manipal Hospital Millers Road
- 14 Years Experience
- ENT Specialist
KMC Hospital Mangalore
- 16 Years Experience
- ENT Specialist
Manipal Hospital Millers Road
- 33 Years Experience
- ENT Specialist
Manipal Hospital Mukundapur
- 31 Years Experience
- ENT Specialist
Manipal Hospital Mukundapur
- 13 Years Experience
- ENT Specialist
Manipal Hospital Millers Road
- 9 Years Experience
- ENT Specialist
KMC Hospital Mangalore
- 11 Years Experience
- ENT Specialist
Manipal Hospital Mukundapur
- 25 Years Experience
- ENT Specialist
Manipal Hospital Mukundapur
- 33 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Mukundapur
- 11 Years Experience
- ENT Specialist
Manipal Hospital Mukundapur
- 24 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Kanakapura Road
- 62 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Dhakuria
- 24 Years Experience
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