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Otolaryngologist & Head & Neck Surgeon
Fortis Malar Hospital , Chennai, India15 Years of experience
Speaks: English
Some of the conditions treated by ENT surgeon Dr R Ramakrishnan include:
Surgery is effective for the treatment of hearing loss, tonsillitis, and nasal polyps. Cochlear implant is advised in case of severe hearing loss. Surgery can be done to remove the tonsils through a tonsillectomy. Nasal polyp removal surgery is done through a technique called Endoscopic Sinus Surgery.
The below-listed signs and symptoms may appear due to ENT conditions:
ENT conditions might produce different signs and symptoms in different people. Also, a particular condition can lead to different symptoms in different individuals. Your physician will refer you to an ENT specialist if you show symptoms specific to the ear, nose, and throat. The specialist will perform tests to diagnose the condition.
Dr R Ramakrishnan is available between 11 am and 5 pm (Monday-Saturday) for consultation.
Dr. R Ramakrishnan is a renowned ENT surgeon who performs a variety of procedures given below:
Sinus surgery might be necessary when sinus infections are. The surgery is commonly used to treat chronic sinusitis but might be used for other sinus problems. Surgery involves making the openings between the sinuses bigger.
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Otolaryngologists (also known as ENT surgeons) are responsible for the diagnosis and management of diseases of head and neck and mainly the ears, nose and throat (ENT). They are trained to do surgery. An ENT surgeon may suggest the below-listed tests for the diagnosis of ENT conditions:
Tympanometry is done to diagnose problems that could lead to hearing loss. The test measures the overall movement of the tympanic membrane in response to the changes in pressure. The test can help your doctor determine if you have fluid in the middle ear, middle ear infection, or issues with the eustachian tube.
A person needs to consult an ENT surgeon in case of below situations:
An ENT specialist is an appropriate doctor to discuss disorders of the throat, ears, nose, head, and neck, including growths and infection. Some ENT specialists also specialize in allergies and their association with sinus issues. If you show any of the symptoms listed above, make sure you book an appointment with an ENT specialist.