Intratympanic Injection Treatment in Turkey
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 Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
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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 165 | 0 days (Outpatient) | ~ 1-2 days for immediate side effects to subside; full therapeutic effect evaluation takes weeks. | Know More |
| Turkey | USD 246 – USD 1,229 | 0 days (Outpatient) | ~ 1-2 days for immediate side effects to subside; full therapeutic effect evaluation takes weeks. | Know More |
Emily Davis, a 42-year-old elementary school...
Emily Davis, a 42-year-old elementary school teacher and mother of two, had been struggling with sudden, severe episodes of vertigo for six months. The world would spin violently without warning, accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and a constant, debilitating roaring in her right ear. She had to take a leave of absence from her beloved job, as the unpredictability of the attacks made it impossible to be in a classroom. Her ENT, Dr. Chen, diagnosed her with Ménière's disease. After dietary changes and oral medications failed to control the vertigo, Dr. Chen recommended an intratympanic steroid injection to reduce inflammation in her inner ear and hopefully break the cycle of attacks. Emily was terrified; the idea of a needle going into her eardrum sounded medieval. During the procedure, she lay very still, clutching a nurse's hand. She felt a sharp pinch, a cold sensation as the liquid was injected, and then significant pressure and muffled hearing in that ear. The recovery was uncomfortable for a few days, with fullness and tinnitus, but within a week, the violent vertigo spells ceased. The emotional relief was profound. While she still has some hearing loss and tinnitus, regaining control of her life and being able to return to her students filled her with hope and gratitude. The procedure gave her her stability back.
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