Ear & ear surgery

The gift of hearing is something many of us take for granted, although it deserves the very best care. Our ears are also important to keep our head and body balanced, among other things. Problems that affect the ear can be as simple as impacted earwax or as complicated as congenital hearing loss.

Symptoms

Hearing loss, ear blockage, ear pain, discharge from the ear, tinnitus, vertigo and giddiness. In order to give appropriate care for symptoms of ear pain or ear trauma patients need prompt and accurate diagnosis. Our specialists will diagnose, provide detailed treatment options and advise on the best approach to tackle your condition

Sinus & Nose

Sinusitis issues are common conditions, and can be caused by colds, allergens, or physical deformities, for e.g. a deviated septum. Sinus conditions can affect your overall quality of life, the good news is that there are different treatment and relief methods available for this problem.

Symptoms

Headaches, itching or soreness in the ears and throat. Severe reactions include anaphylaxis, which is very rare but could be life threatening. Our ENT experienced and knowledgeable specialists are able to diagnose, treat and improve sinus issues. Schedule your appointment today to find out how we can help you improve your sinus problems.

Thyroid

When your thyroid makes too much or too little hormones, it is called hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism, respectively. Thyroid disease affects any age group, and can be present at birth or develops as you age. If you are a diabetic, you are at a higher risk of developing thyroid disease.

Symptoms

Hyperthyroidism – Anxiety, nervousness, increased sweating, muscle weakness,
weight loss.

Hypothyroidism – Fatigue, cold sensitivity, forgetfulness, dry skin, hair loss,
weight gain, muscle pain

As symptoms are easily confused with those of other conditions, thyroid disease can be challenging to detect. Through blood tests and physical exams, our consultants will be able to assess your condition and administer the best treatment plan to normalise your thyroid hormone levels.

Voice & Throat

Many medical conditions that can lead to voice and throat problems. Tonsillitis, hoarseness, vocal complications, voice changes that affect the ability to converse and underlying diseases are some of the common conditions. Over time, these can affect and damage the throat if left undiagnosed and untreated. It can also significantly affect your ability to function by interfering with eating, drinking and speaking.

Symptoms

Hoarseness, coughing and itching in the throat that last more than 2 weeks, persistent sore throat, pain when swallowing, and difficulty speaking. Receiving the right treatment helps to relieve the pain and symptoms as well as preventing complications such as vocal cord damage. Sunway ENT Centre provides a variety of treatments to handle voice and throat problems.

Children

Ear, nose & throat problems are common in children, for e.g. glue ear, tonsillitis, rhinitis, and earinfections, among others. Children, however, may find it difficult to verbalise what is wrong with them, and it is left to the adults to look out for signs that something is wrong.

Signs Your Child Should Visit an ENT Consultant:

Nose bleeds, trouble swallowing, snoring, frequent colds and sinus problems, persistent or recurrent ear issues and infections, suspected hearing impairment,
non-responsive to medical treatment We realise the importance of the early detection and treatment of ear, nose and throat disorders and aim to improve the quality of life of children suffering from these. Make you appointment with our ENT specialists today!

Children

Imbalance and dizziness are one of the most common medical complaints, affecting up to 40% of adults. Balance disorders may be caused by issue with the inner ear or brain, medication, injury to the head, conditions such as arthritis or meye muscle imbalance. In many cases, balance disorders happen with no apparent cause, and suddenly.

Symptoms

Nausea, dizziness, vertigo, spinning sensation, light-headedness, faintness, unsteadiness, blurry vision and difficulty controlling your body. If you have experienced any of these symptoms, or believe that you might have ma balance problem, talk to our ENT specialists today for an assessment and treatment options.

Tinnitus

When you hear ringing or other noises in one or both of your ears that is not caused by an external sound, it is tinnitus. Usually caused by an underlying condition, for e.g. ear injury, hearing loss due to age, or a problem with the circulatory system, this problem has a higher prevalence among those aged above 55.

Symptoms

Phantom ringing noises in the ear, including buzzing, clicking, roaring, humming & hissing. Tinnitus is a symptom of other conditions and improves with treatment of the cause. While some are not distracted by tinnitus, others may find their daily lives disrupted. If your tinnitus bothers you, see your doctor to manage this condition.

Hearing Loss

You are said to have hearing loss if you are unable to hear as well as someone with normal hearing. This is a common problem; often caused by noise, ageing, diseases, trauma, and can even be heredity. People with hearing loss may find it hard to hold, understand and respond to conversations and interaction.

Symptoms

Muffled sounds and speech, difficulty understanding words, trouble hearing, asking others to speak louder and slower, constantly increasing the volume, and shying away from social interactions and settings.
Should you have sudden hearing loss, seek immediate medical care. If your hearing is interfering with your daily life, make an appointment to talk to our ENT specialists today. Our skilled audiologist will perform hearing assessments to determine if you have hearing loss and the severity. Remember, hearing loss associated with age happens gradually, which means that you many not notice it at first.

Nasopharyngeal Cancer (NPC)

This type of head and neck cancer starts in the nasopharynx, which is the upper part of the throat at the very back of the nose. You may notice a lump or mass in the neck towards the back that is usually not tender or painful. These are caused by the cancer spreading to lymph nodes in the neck, causing them to swell.

Symptoms

Hearing loss, tinnitus, constant ear infections that keep coming back, nosebleeds, headaches, blocked or stuffy nose, double or blurred vision, facial pain or numbness, trouble opening your mouth, breathing or talking.
NPC can initially be diagnosed by our ENT specialist through a nasal endoscopy, a procedure which is typically painless and comfortable. No further tests are usually necessary if it shows a normal nasopharynx. If there is a suspicion or presence of a tumour, a biopsy of this is performed.