Hearing and Balance Clinic
Overview
Hearing and balance disorders, including vertigo, can significantly impact daily life and overall well-being. These conditions may disrupt routines, limit activities, and pose risks of accidents. Early detection and effective treatment are essential to improve the quality of life for individuals of all ages affected by hearing or balance issues.
Services Offered
Diagnosis and Treatment
Specialists use advanced techniques and equipment to diagnose and treat a range of hearing and balance disorders, such as:
- Hearing Disorders: Sudden hearing loss, congenital hearing loss, and hearing issues caused by factors like infections, high blood pressure, or diabetes.
- Balance Disorders: Conditions like vertigo, unsteadiness, and difficulty maintaining balance.
- Specific Conditions:
- Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) is caused by inner ear dysfunction, often triggered by head movements.
- Meniere’s Disease is linked to fluid build-up in the inner ear, causing vertigo and hearing difficulties.
- Vestibular neuronitis is an inner ear or nerve inflammation that leads to dizziness.
- Acoustic Neuroma is a tumor affecting the nerve between the inner ear and the brain.
Hearing Tests
Hearing tests employ modern diagnostic tools to assess auditory function. Common evaluations include:
- Standard hearing tests like audiometry and tympanometry.
- Specialized tests such as auditory brainstem response (ABR), otoacoustic emission (OAE), and auditory steady-state response (ASSR).
- Screening tests for newborns, infants, and adults.
Balance Tests
Balance function is evaluated using sophisticated equipment, including:
- Videoelectronystagmography (VNG) to examine the inner ear’s balance organ.
- Posturography to assess balance stability and guide therapy.
- Electrocochleography (ECOG) for fluid pressure analysis.
Treatment Options
Diagnosis and Treatment
Treatment varies based on the underlying cause and may include:
- Medication for infections or conditions affecting hearing.
- Surgical options like tympanoplasty or stapes surgery.
- Hearing aids or artificial implants for severe cases.
- Transtympanic injections for targeted treatments.
Balance and Vertigo Disorders
Therapy for balance and vertigo disorders involves personalized approaches, including:
- Physical therapy techniques like the Epley, Semont, Lampert, or Barbeque maneuvers for BPPV.
- Vestibular exercises and balance stability training guided by posturography.
- Transtympanic procedures for more complex cases.
Personalized Balance Rehabilitation
Posturography helps design customized rehabilitation programs for individuals with balance disorders. Specially trained professionals closely monitor progress to ensure adequate recovery.
Medical Team
Hearing and balance clinics are staffed by dedicated professionals who collaborate to deliver optimal care, including:
- Otolaryngologists and Otoneurologists for medical evaluation and treatment.
- Audiometrists and speech-language pathologists for auditory and communication support.
- Specially trained nurses provide balance rehabilitation and patient care.
These services focus on addressing each patient’s unique needs, ensuring tailored solutions for better health outcomes.
Top Hospitals for Hearing and Balance Disorders in Thailand
- Samitivej Hospital
- Bangpakok 9 International Hospital
- Medpark Hospital
- Phyathai 1 Hospital
- Phyathai 2 Hospital
- Bumrungrad International Hospital
- Yanhee Hospital
- Chularat Hospital (CHG)
- Intrarat Hospital
- Bangkok Hospital
- Jetanin Hospital
- Kasemrad Hospital
Get In Touch With Us
Dhaka Office
Address: H 105, Rd 13/A, Block C, Banani, Dhaka
Phone: 01332538534
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Bangkok Office
Address: Interchange 21, floor 33 (at Regus), 399 Sukhumvit Road, North Klongtoey, Wattana, Bangkok 10110