I've been noticing more and more that the hearing in my left ear is not good. I had an eardrum burst when I was a small child, and I am starting to wonder if it was the left one (I don't remember the incident--I was under 5.) I can't hear people who are sitting on my left unless they are talking very loudly--I am having to pretend to hear them by nodding along, or turning my head so my right ear is facing them. Can a GP do a hearing test, or do I need to see a specialist?
2007-11-15 05:11:48 · 3 answers · asked by Esma 6 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
I'd start there! He may do some basic tests, and decide what to do.
It might be a wax build up. he can take care of that in 5 minutes.
An ENT ) Ears, nose, throat) specialist is who he'd refer you to if needed..
Good luck.
2007-11-15 05:21:09 · answer #1 · answered by TedEx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is best to see an ear, nose and throat specialist. By doing this, you know that you are in competent hands. If you need surgery, he/she may actually do it for you. If you go to a reg. Dr., I think he will just refer you to the specialist.
2007-11-15 13:18:46 · answer #2 · answered by laurel g 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need to see a specialist, GP's don't have the necessary equipment to test your hearing.
2007-11-15 13:18:24 · answer #3 · answered by Dr. K 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋