Hearing & Balance
Your hearing and your sense of balance both begin in the inner ear, which is why problems in one can often affect the other. At Abhinav's ENT Care Center in Hastinapuram, Hyderabad, we assess a wide range of concerns in this area, from difficulty following conversations to persistent ringing in the ears (tinnitus) and episodes of dizziness or a spinning sensation (vertigo). Understanding what the ear and its balance organs are doing is the first step toward feeling steady and hearing clearly again.
Assessment usually begins with a careful history of your symptoms and an examination of the ears, followed by a hearing test where appropriate to gauge how well each ear is picking up sound. For balance-related concerns, Dr. G Abhinav Kumar Reddy evaluates the pattern and triggers of your dizziness to help identify common causes, such as inner-ear conditions like labyrinthitis. This structured approach helps build a clear picture before any next steps are suggested.
What follows is always tailored to what the assessment finds. For hearing concerns, this may mean guidance on protecting and supporting your hearing, and a referral for hearing aids where these are likely to help. For tinnitus, we discuss practical management strategies that many people find make the ringing easier to live with. For vertigo and balance disorders, our focus is on evaluating your symptoms, identifying the likely underlying cause, and advising on the most suitable next steps for your situation.
Living with hearing changes or unsteadiness can feel unsettling, but many of these conditions are common and manageable once properly assessed. Whether you need a straightforward hearing test, support with tinnitus, or evaluation of vertigo and balance problems, our aim is to explain what is happening in clear terms and guide you toward the care that fits you best.
Common Symptoms
- Difficulty hearing conversations
- Ringing or buzzing in the ears
- Dizziness or spinning sensation
- Unsteadiness or balance problems
How We Help
- Hearing assessment & guidance
- Tinnitus management strategies
- Evaluation of vertigo & balance disorders
- Referral for hearing aids where appropriate
When to See a Doctor
Seek prompt care for sudden hearing loss — especially in one ear, which needs urgent assessment within a few days — or for severe or ongoing dizziness and vertigo, particularly with vomiting. Also book a visit for new or one-sided ringing in the ears (tinnitus), ear pain, discharge or a persistent blocked feeling, hearing or balance changes after a head injury or loud noise, or repeated falls that affect daily life. Get urgent help if dizziness comes with a severe headache, weakness, numbness, slurred speech, double vision or trouble walking — these need immediate attention.
Frequently Asked Questions
Meet Your ENT Specialist
Dr. G Abhinav Kumar Reddy
MBBS, MS (ENT) — ENT Specialist
