About Hearing Loss
Key Highlights
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Accurate diagnosis of the type and cause of hearing impairment.Personalized treatment plan tailored to the individual's specific condition and lifestyle.Access to a full spectrum of solutions, from medical management to advanced surgical options.Improved communication abilities, social interaction, and overall quality of life.Prevention of further auditory deterioration through early intervention and management.
Who is this surgery for?
- Difficulty understanding speech, especially in noisy environments.
- Frequently asking others to repeat themselves or speak louder.
- Needing to turn up the volume on the television or radio excessively.
- Ringing, buzzing, or hissing sounds in the ears (tinnitus).
- A feeling of fullness or pressure in the ear.
- Sudden hearing loss in one or both ears.
- Hearing loss associated with dizziness, ear pain, or discharge.
- Concern about hearing development in children.
How to prepare
- Compile a detailed personal and family medical history, including any history of ear infections, noise exposure, or ototoxic medications.
- Make a list of all current medications, supplements, and vitamins.
- Be prepared to describe the nature, duration, and progression of hearing difficulties.
- For the initial consultation, no special physical preparation is required.
- If a surgical procedure is planned, specific pre-operative instructions (like fasting) will be provided by the ENT team.
Risks & possible complications
- Risks are specific to the chosen treatment. For diagnostic evaluation, there are typically no risks.
- For surgical interventions (e.g., cochlear implant, stapedectomy): Risks may include infection, bleeding, dizziness, tinnitus, facial nerve injury, taste disturbance, or incomplete improvement in hearing.
- For hearing aid use: Potential for ear canal irritation, feedback whistling, or inadequate benefit.
- General risk of misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis if evaluation is not comprehensive.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Recovery varies drastically based on the treatment. Diagnostic evaluation requires no recovery time.
- After hearing aid fitting, an adjustment period is needed to acclimate to amplified sounds.
- Post-surgery (if applicable): Patients may need to avoid heavy lifting, strenuous activity, and water in the ear for a specified period. Follow-up visits are crucial for monitoring healing and outcomes.
- Auditory rehabilitation or speech therapy may be recommended to maximize the benefits of treatment.
- Regular follow-up appointments with the ENT and audiologist are essential for long-term management.
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Typical hospital stay: 0 days (for consultation and non-surgical management) to 1-3 days (for major surgery)
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Expected recovery time: Varies: Immediate (hearing aid fitting) to 4-6 weeks (post-surgical healing and auditory adaptation)
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering hearing loss in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Top-rated hospitals in Turkey with ent departments and experienced surgeons are ideal for this procedure. Use MediFyr to compare facilities, reviews, and doctor profiles before you decide.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform hearing loss. 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 hearing loss compare across other countries where we have data.
| Country | Estimated cost range | Typical stay | Recovery time | View details |
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| India | USD 5 – USD 16,315 | 0 days (for consultation and non-surgical management) to 1-3 days (for major surgery) | ~ Varies: Immediate (hearing aid fitting) to 4-6 weeks (post-surgical healing and auditory adaptation) | Know More |
| Turkey | USD 40 – USD 120,788 | 0 days (for consultation and non-surgical management) to 1-3 days (for major surgery) | ~ Varies: Immediate (hearing aid fitting) to 4-6 weeks (post-surgical healing and auditory adaptation) | Know More |
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.
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