Question
If a child experiences a severe drop in low-frequency hearing, such as finding the sound of a metal scraper on ceramic tiles to be irritating, what should be done? During the recent hearing test, the doctor noted a decrease in the child’s low-frequency hearing, but everything else was normal. In this situation, what measures should be taken?
Answer
Low-frequency hearing loss is relatively common in children, typically occurring during childhood or adolescence, and may be accompanied by mild or no anemia, as well as mild or no enlargement of the liver and spleen. Infections and/or oxidative drugs may trigger or worsen hemolytic jaundice, even leading to a ‘hemolytic crisis,’ resembling clinical manifestations of red blood cell G6PD deficiency. Therefore, it is important to differentiate. Thalassemia is a genetic disease caused by gene problems, and there is currently no cure. However, early screening can help identify such issues. For low-frequency hearing loss, it is recommended to seek…