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Veteran playback singer Alka Yagnik has been diagnosed with a rare condition called sensory neural nerve loss, a hearing disorder. She recently shared about her condition on her Instagram account mentioning her illness as the reason for her absence from the public eye.<\/p>\n
Sharing a picture of herself, Alka wrote a long note asking for everyone\u2019s support and understanding. She also requested people to pray for her as she tries to readjust.<\/p>\n
The caption of her post read, \u201cTo all my fans, friends, followers and well-wishers. A few weeks ago, as I walked out of a flight, I suddenly felt I was not able to hear anything. Having mustered some courage in the weeks following the episode, I want to break my silence now for all my friends and well-wishers who have been asking me why I\u2019m missing in action.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cIt has been diagnosed by my docs as a rare sensory neural nerve hearing loss, due to a viral attack\u2026This sudden, major setback has caught me completely unaware. As I attempt to come to terms with it please keep me in your prayers,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n
Requesting people to be careful about exposure to loud music and headphones, she wrote, \u201cFor my fans and young colleagues, I would add a word of caution regarding exposure to very loud music and headphones. One day, I wish to share the health perils of my professional life. With all your love and support I am hoping to recalibrate my life and come back to you soon. Your support and understanding will mean the world to me in this critical hour.\u201d<\/p>\n
\n<\/blockquote>\nAccording to Dr. Manish Munjal, Vice Chairman of ENT at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in Delhi, sudden sensory hearing loss is a medical emergency. If not aggressively treated within 48-72 hours, it can become irreversible. The problem originates in the inner ear organ called the Cochlea. Damage to the hair cells within the Cochlea leads to this condition.<\/p>\n
Simple viruses like Herpes, Varicella, and Mumps can trigger sudden hearing loss. Sudden exposure to noise levels above 85 decibels (dB) can also cause this disorder.<\/p>\n
However, once treatment begins promptly, the chances of recovery are usually 70% or higher. Interestingly, this disorder affects only 1% of bilateral ears compared to single ears.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n