Sudden-ah Kaadhu Kekalaya? Don't Ignore! | Sudden Hearing Loss Explained

Vanakkam! Have you ever woken up and suddenly felt like your ear is completely blocked or you can't hear anything? This condition is known as Sudden Hearing Loss, and it is a medical emergency that you shouldn't ignore. n this video, ENT specialist Dr. Vignesh Gokul explains everything you need to know about sudden hearing loss. Many people mistake it for a simple block and wait for days to see if it clears up. However, Dr. Gokul explains that sudden hearing loss is just like a stroke for your ear, and getting immediate treatment is crucial for a good outcome Watch to learn how to identify the symptoms, how doctors diagnose it using tests like the pure tone audiogram, and the highly effective treatments available, including oral and intratympanic steroids. 00:00 - Introduction: Waking up with a blocked ear 00:26 - What exactly is Sudden Hearing Loss? 01:16 - Why it's a medical emergency (Similar to a stroke) 01:58 - First steps: What to do if you can't hear 02:30 - How doctors examine and diagnose the issue 03:10 - The "Gold Standard" test: Pure tone audiogram 03:52 - Primary Treatment: How oral steroids help recover hair cells 06:00 - Intratympanic steroids (Ear injections) explained 07:02 - Supportive treatments: Antivirals, blood thinners & vitamins 07:36 - Red Flag Symptoms: When to rush to the doctor immediately 08:12 - Recovery: How long does it take to get your hearing back? Sudden hearing loss, hearing loss treatment, blocked ear morning, sensorineural hearing loss, Dr Vignesh Gokul, ENT doctor, oral steroids for hearing, intratympanic steroids, sudden deafness, hearing recovery, pure tone audiogram, ear infection, viral hearing loss, Tamil ENT doctor, Chennai ENT #SuddenHearingLoss #ENTSpecialist #hearingcare Dr. Kamakshi Memorial Hospital, Pallikaranai Consulting Time 08:00–15:00 9843323999 04471200200 04466300300 Dr. Kamakshi Memorial Multi-specialty center, Adyar Consulting Time17:30-20:30 9843323999 04442337782 8939237775 Follow us   / drvigneshgokul     / drvigneshgokul   Medical Disclaimer The content provided on this platform, including all text, graphics, images, and other material, is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor, go to the emergency department, or call emergency services immediately. Reliance on any information provided by this platform is solely at your own risk.