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My tests show otosclerosis. What is the best treatment?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I am a 43-year-old male. I have been suffering from hearing loss for the past year. It is severe in the right ear and average in the left. I am facing many problems in the office due to this.

I visited a doctor and he diagnosed it as otosclerosis after some audio tests. My elder sister has such a problem. She is 23 years older than me. My doctor has advised microsurgery using titanium. What is the best treatment?

Kindly suggest.

Answered by Dr. Vaishali Mehta

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Vaishali Mehta is a skilled otolaryngologist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of ear, nose, and throat disorders, with a particular focus on sinus surgeries and hearing-related conditions. She is known for her patient-centered approach and precise surgical expertise in ENT care. She is dedicated to providing compassionate, individualized treatment to improve her patients’ quality of life.

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Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Otosclerosis is a disease in which the tiny bones of the middle ear become fixed, resulting in hearing loss. Unfortunately, there is no medicine to cure otosclerosis.

There are two options for you. Surgical treatment entails the removal of the stapes with prosthesis replacement. Patients who refuse surgery can be offered a hearing aid.

I hope this helps.

If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact me.

Take care.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Sneha Kannan
Published At November 21, 2017
Reviewed At October 8, 2025

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Vaishali Mehta is a skilled otolaryngologist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of ear, nose, and throat disorders, with a particular focus on sinus surgeries and hearing-related conditions. She is known for her patient-centered approach and precise surgical expertise in ENT care. She is dedicated to providing compassionate, individualized treatment to improve her patients’ quality of life.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sneha Kannan is a skilled Dental Surgeon with expertise in providing general dental care, including scaling, fillings, and preventive treatments. She does oral surgery procedures such as extractions and minor surgical interventions. She does procedures in restorative dentistry, including crowns, bridges, and dentures. She is an expert in doing endodontic treatments such as root canal therapy. She is well-versed in doing procedures in cosmetic dentistry, including teeth whitening and smile correction. She can provide pediatric dental care for children’s oral health and preventive treatments. She promotes oral hygiene awareness and preventive dental practices.  

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Vaishali Mehta is a skilled otolaryngologist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of ear, nose, and throat disorders, with a particular focus on sinus surgeries and hearing-related conditions. She is known for her patient-centered approach and precise surgical expertise in ENT care. She is dedicated to providing compassionate, individualized treatment to improve her patients’ quality of life.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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