Otosclerosis Treatment in India

Rahul Johnson, a 42-year-old high school...

Rahul Johnson, a 42-year-old high school music teacher, first noticed a gradual hearing loss in his late twenties, which he attributed to years of loud band rehearsals. Over the past five years, it worsened significantly, particularly in his right ear, making it difficult to hear his students' questions and follow conversations in the staff room. He also developed a persistent, low-pitched tinnitus. After struggling in silence, his wife encouraged him to see an ENT. Dr. Chen diagnosed otosclerosis, explaining that the stapes bone in his middle ear was fixed. She recommended a stapedectomy, describing it as a delicate procedure to replace the immobilized bone with a tiny prosthesis. Rahul was anxious about the risks to his hearing and career. The surgery under local anesthesia was surreal, he could hear the sounds of the procedure but felt no pain. The immediate post-op period involved dizziness and a full feeling in the ear. After six weeks, the packing was removed. The result was profound. The constant ringing was gone, and he could hear whispers and the subtle nuances of music again. Emotionally, he moved from a place of quiet isolation and professional frustration to joyful re-engagement with his world, deeply grateful for the simple sounds he had missed.