5 signs you may need an ENT Surgeon
An ENT specialist focuses on anything that might be affecting your ears, nose, and throat. This part of the body can be incredibly sensitive to environmental factors, as well as bacterial infections and viruses. Whether you’re struggling with something chronic or acute related to this part of the body then getting the right help can make all the difference. There are 5 obvious signs that you might need to see an ENT surgeon.
1. You’re experiencing ongoing sinusitis
Because we often mistake sinusitis for a cold it’s a condition that can be left to roll uncomfortably on for weeks or months. If sinusitis is left untreated then it can become advanced and make your life very uncomfortable. Symptoms such as headaches, problems with your sense of smell, fatigue, fever, blurred vision, and a green and yellow discharge from the nose are all signs of sinusitis that might need the attention of an ENT doctor.
2. Ear infections are a regular experience for you
When we are young we all tend to get a lot of ear infections but, in adults, this should be less common. If you’re experiencing ongoing pain in your ears, or a lot of recurrent infections, then an ENT surgeon will be able to ensure there is nothing more serious going on and help you to manage the infections to reduce their impact.
3. Problems with hearing
If you’re suddenly struggling with your hearing, or you’ve noticed an unusual decline - for example, you need to have the TV turned up a lot louder now - then an ENT doctor may be able to help. Hearing tends to decline over time but you may also experience sudden and more dramatic hearing loss. An ENT specialist will be able to identify whether you’re suffering a hearing decline or there is an underlying problem that needs to be treated more quickly.
4. Ongoing Tinnitus
Tinnitus is something that is often described as a ringing in the ears but it can actually be a whole range of different sounds, from buzzing to humming. If you’re experiencing tinnitus then you are hearing sounds in your head where there is no external source for them. This could be the result of exposure to loud music or intense noise and it can be temporary or ongoing. An ENT surgeon will be able to help you understand the cause of tinnitus and potentially find a solution - for example, hearing loss can be treated and this will often reduce tinnitus symptoms.
5. A sore throat that doesn’t stop
We all get a sore throat from time to time. However, if you have an ongoing sore throat that never seems to go away then it’s time to see an ENT doctor. There could be a number of underlying conditions causing your sore throat and an ENT specialist can help you get to the bottom of what might be going on.
If you’re experiencing any of these issues with your ears, nose or throat then it might be time to see an ENT surgeon.
Harley Street is the UK's foremost private medical centre which is dedicated to providing high-quality care for your ear, nose, throat, head & neck, and balance-related disorders. Find out more information on how Harley Street ENT can help you here.
