Alka Yagnik Reveals Battle With Sensorineural Hearing Loss, Asks For Support
Alka Yagnik Health Update: Playback singer Alka Yagnik, renowned for her contributions to Bollywood music, shared a health update with her fans on Tuesday. The singer, who has been a prominent figure in the film industry for four decades, has requested support from her fans during this challenging time.
Alka Yagnik revealed her health condition on Monday via Instagram. She disclosed that she has been diagnosed with a rare hearing loss disorder. "To 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," she wrote.
"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'm missing in action. It has been diagnosed by my docs as a rare sensorineural nerve hearing loss, due to a viral attack...this sudden, major setback has caught me completely unaware," she added.
"As I attempt to come to terms with it please keep me in your prayers," she continued. "For 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," she concluded.
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This rare disorder damages the inner ear or the nerve connecting the ear to the brain. Current statistics indicate that 90% of adults experience this condition as they age.
The symptoms include difficulty hearing children and female voices, balance issues, ringing in the ear, and trouble understanding words. Although not life-threatening, cochlear implants are the only solution for hearing loss caused by this disorder.
Story first published: Thursday, June 20, 2024, 0:18 [GST]
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