{"id":377,"date":"2018-02-28T12:49:29","date_gmt":"2018-02-28T12:49:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ameetkishore.com\/blog\/?p=377"},"modified":"2018-02-28T12:51:36","modified_gmt":"2018-02-28T12:51:36","slug":"hearing-loss-children","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameetkishore.com\/blog\/hearing-loss-children\/","title":{"rendered":"Hearing Loss in Children"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>You may find out  that your child is suffering from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameetkishore.com\/blog\/hearing-loss\/\" title=\"hearing  loss\">hearing  loss<\/a> when he is born or he may be diagnosed with the condition later in  life. <strong>Hearing loss in children<\/strong> is  commonly caused by otitis media, birth problems and on the account of certain  injuries or illnesses or effect of certain drugs.<\/p>\n<h2>Signs and  symptoms<\/h2>\n<p>The early stage  symptoms of hearing loss in children are as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>No reaction to extremely  loud noises<\/li>\n<li>No response or reaction to  your voice<\/li>\n<li>The child makes some  sounds, which taper off<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>The other  symptoms which follow include:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>He may pull and rub his  ears.<\/li>\n<li>He may act cranky  constantly without any proper reason.<\/li>\n<li>He might stop paying  attention.<\/li>\n<li>Low energy levels are  indicated.<\/li>\n<li>He may find it hard to  follow directions.<\/li>\n<li>He may ask you to increase  the volume of the radio or TV.<\/li>\n<li>Fever and ear pain are also  likely symptoms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Treatment<\/h2>\n<p> Early hearing loss  can affect your child\u2019s language learning skills. If the problem is diagnosed  and treated soon, the problem with language can be avoided. The method of  treatment depends on the cause of hearing loss in your child and the severity  of hearing loss.<\/p>\n<p>  There are certain  medicines for hearing&#8212;prescribed by your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameetkishore.com\/dr-ameet-kishore-best-ent-surgeon-india-ent-specialist-delhi-india.html\" title=\"ENT Surgeon\"><em>ENT Surgeon<\/em><\/a>. Please take the point  watchful waiting. Even if you have slightest doubt of hearing loss <strong><em>contact ENT Surgeon In Delhi ( Dr. Ameet Kishore )<\/em><\/strong> immediately.<\/p>\n<p> The primary  treatment methods of <strong><em>hearing loss in children<\/em><\/strong> include the  following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Medicines: <\/strong>There are certain medicines  for <em>hearing loss in children<\/em>, which  may be prescribed by your pediatrician.\n  <\/li>\n<li><strong>Ear tubes:<\/strong> Ear tubes may be  recommended if medicines and monitoring do not work. The tubes allow fluid to  drain and help in preventing infections. A minor surgery has to be undertaken  on your child for getting the ear tubes placed. This will solve the hearing  loss and other related issues.\n  <\/li>\n<li><strong>Hearing aids: <\/strong>Hearing aids may be used to  allow your child hear better. It is safe for children to use ear tubes after  the age of one month. For the right hearing aid for your child, you need to  consult a <strong>hearing specialist In Delhi<\/strong>.\n  <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameetkishore.com\/cochlear-implant-surgery-india-cochlear-hearing-implants-hearing-loss-treatment-india.html\" title=\"Cochlear Implants\"><strong>Cochlear Implants <\/strong><\/a> : Cochlear implants are used  to treat hearing loss in many children. These are electronic devices which are  put in the inner ear to benefit hearing. These are used only if hearing aids  did not succeed and these are meant to be used only in case of children with  serious hearing problems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There are several  other devices, which can help your child with <strong><em>hearing loss<\/em><\/strong>. For  suggestions and recommendations, you must take your child to our <strong>hearing specialist In Delhi<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2>Head and neck cancers<\/h2>\n<p> Head and neck cancers usually start in the squamous cells and are also referred  to as squamous cell carcinomas of the head and neck. It occurs in the nose,  throat, mouth and salivary glands. Head and Neck cancers are further classified  into various categories on the basis of the area of the neck and head where  they occur. Although head and neck cancers are different, they both occur  inside the mouth, sinuses, nose, salivary glands and throat, which are  considered as a group.<\/p>\n<p> Salivary gland cancers are generally very infrequent. An assortment of  cancer causing cells is present in salivary glands, so various types of  salivary gland cancers have been found to occur.<\/p>\n<h2>Causes<\/h2>\n<p> If you are habituated to consuming  tobacco and alcohol, then you are at the highest  risk of suffering from head and neck cancer; however, it can also be caused in  people who suffer from infections caused by human Papilloma  virus. Other factors may include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Oral health-<\/strong>&nbsp;Untreated       gum diseases and oral cavity can be the reasons behind the development of       the disease.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sex-<\/strong>&nbsp;Women       are less prone to head and neck cancers than men.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lack of Nutrition-<\/strong>&nbsp;If       your body is lacking in certain nutrients; you are more likely to catch       the disease.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Age-<\/strong>&nbsp;People       above 40 years of age are more susceptible to head and neck cancer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Symptoms<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Difficulty in swallowing-<\/strong>&nbsp;Inflammation       and pain in throat, leading to a&nbsp;problem in swallowing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hoarse Voice-<\/strong>&nbsp;Hoarseness       or change in the voice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Apart from this, there are some symptoms which show up in  a&nbsp;specific area of your head and neck, such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Oral Cavity-<\/strong>&nbsp;A       red or white patch on the tongue, the gums or the lining of the mouth.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pharynx-<\/strong>&nbsp;Trouble       in breathing and swallowing followed by a&nbsp;frequent headache.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Treatment<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Surgery-<\/strong>&nbsp;Surgery       is usually to remove the primary tumour in toto or as much as       feasible.&nbsp;Also, clearence of the lymph nodes that are involved is       done during surgery at the same time.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Radiation Therapy-<\/strong>&nbsp;Radiation       therapy is considered where functions like speech can be conserved.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chemotherapy-<\/strong>&nbsp;Radiotherapy       in combination with chemotherapy can help, if you are suffering from a       more advanced form of head and neck cancers. If you wish to discuss about       any specific problem, you can&nbsp; consult an ENT specialist.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You may find out that your child is suffering from hearing loss when he is born or he may be diagnosed with the condition later in life. 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