Question 1

my mom has about 30% hearing loss and we're wondering if surgery is the only option or are there other treatments that could help her

Accepted Answer

For 30% hearing loss, hearing aids are usually the primary treatment option, rather than surgery. Hearing aids amplify sounds and improve speech understanding, especially in quiet environments. While surgery, like a cochlear implant, might be considered for more severe hearing loss, it's not the initial approach for moderate hearing loss

Question 2

I've been feeling this odd tightness in my throat, like it's blocked or something. It comes and goes on its own. Theres no pain, no swallowing issues or anything like that, but it's really worrying me. Do you have any medicine suggestions for this?

Accepted Answer

Your thyroid test results show:

- TSH (Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone): 2.5 (normal range: 0.4-4.5)
- T3 (Triiodothyronine): 1.5 (normal range: 0.8-2.0)
- T4 (Thyroxine): 17.2 (high, normal range: 4.5-12.0)

High T4 levels can indicate:

- Hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid)
- Thyroid hormone resistance

Regarding conception:

- Uncontrolled hyperthyroidism can affect fertility and pregnancy outcomes.
- High T4 levels may increase the risk of miscarriage, preterm birth, and low birth weight.

Consult your doctor or an endocrinologist to:

- Discuss your test results
- Determine the cause of high T4 levels
- Develop a plan to manage your thyroid hormone levels
- Ensure safe conception and pregnancy

Question 3

Something that feels like a big worm is stuck in my throat, and it's really making me anxious. What's going on? Can you help me figure this out?

Accepted Answer

Hello, something that feels like a large worm is stuck in the back of my throat causing me real anxiety.Please can you tell me what's going on? Thank you for any assistance.

I have mild DNS but no issues like nasal blockage or cold. Do I still need to consider surgery for it?

for P/E ENT specialist opinion is advised to the patient.

More ENT Health Queries

my mom has about 30% hearing loss and we're wondering if surgery is the only option or are there other treatments that could help her

I've been feeling this odd tightness in my throat, like it's blocked or something. It comes and goes on its own. Theres no pain, no swallowing issues or anything like that, but it's really worrying me. Do you have any medicine suggestions for this?

Something that feels like a big worm is stuck in my throat, and it's really making me anxious. What's going on? Can you help me figure this out?

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