Famous Indian Singer Diagnosed with Rare Hearing Loss

Renowned Bollywood playback singer from India, Alka Yagnik has revealed a recent diagnosis of a rare form of hearing loss. She shared that after a flight a few weeks ago, she suddenly lost her hearing, leading to a medical diagnosis of sensorineural nerve hearing loss caused by a viral attack. She cautioned against the dangers of loud music and headphone use. What is sensorineural nerve hearing loss (SNHL)? SNHL occurs due to damage to the inner ear or the auditory nerve, typically caused by viruses that directly attack the hearing nerves, leading to inflammation.

This type of hearing loss affects the ability to hear both soft and loud sounds and can distort speech and other noises. What are the common symptoms? Common symptoms include hearing loss in one ear, occasionally affecting both, along with tinnitus (a buzzing sound in the ear), ear fullness, and dizziness. Experts have noted…