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Read articleAbout the ENT department
The ENT department treats disorders of the ear, nose, throat, head and neck. Chronic ear discharge and its effect on hearing, allergic rhinitis and chronic sinusitis, tonsil and adenoid problems in children, and voice or swallowing difficulty in adults make up most of the clinic.
Hearing loss is frequently accepted as an unavoidable part of ageing when a large share of cases are treatable — wax impaction, middle-ear fluid, a perforated eardrum or a correctable conductive loss. Assessment with audiometry establishes which type it is.
The department also manages nasal blockage and deviated septum, foreign bodies in the ear and nose (common in small children), nosebleeds, vertigo of inner-ear origin and obstructive sleep apnoea related to airway anatomy.
Conditions we treat
The presentations seen most often in this department. If your symptom is not listed, book a consultation anyway — the clinic will redirect you if another speciality fits better.
- Ear discharge and chronic middle-ear infection
- Hearing loss and tinnitus
- Allergic rhinitis and chronic sinusitis
- Deviated nasal septum and nasal blockage
- Tonsillitis and adenoid enlargement
- Vertigo of inner-ear origin
- Nosebleeds
- Hoarseness and voice change
- Snoring and obstructive sleep apnoea
- Foreign bodies in the ear, nose or throat
Procedures and services
- Ear microscopy and wax removal
- Audiometry and hearing assessment
- Tympanoplasty and mastoid surgery
- Septoplasty
- Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS)
- Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy
- Nasal endoscopy and laryngoscopy
- Foreign body removal
- Tracheostomy in airway emergencies
Technology and support
Equipment matters only when it is available at the moment of need. These services sit on the same campus, with laboratory and imaging cover round the clock.
- Operating microscope for ear surgery
- Rigid and flexible endoscopes
- Audiometry equipment
- Modular operation theatre
When to seek urgent care
Do not wait for an outpatient appointment if any of the following applies. Call 9281862028 or come straight to the emergency department, which is open 24 hours and does not require an appointment.
- Sudden hearing loss in one ear
- Hoarseness lasting more than three weeks
- A neck lump that persists beyond three weeks
- Difficulty breathing or noisy breathing
- Heavy nosebleed that will not stop with pressure
Frequently asked questions
Who is the best ENT doctor in Anantapur?
The right ENT doctor is the one whose experience matches your problem. At SIMS Hospital, Anantapur, ent care is provided by Dr. Rudra Kesav (Consultant ENT Surgeon) and Dr. M. Sudhir Kumar (Consultant ENT Surgeon). Book with a consultant by name, or describe your symptoms and the appointment desk will match you to the right specialist.
Should ear discharge be treated with drops bought from a shop?
No. If the eardrum is perforated, certain drops can damage hearing. Chronic ear discharge needs examination to determine the cause before any medication is used.
Is tonsil removal harmful for a child's immunity?
No. Tonsillectomy is advised only for recurrent severe infection or obstructed breathing during sleep. The rest of the immune system compensates fully, and children who have it done for the right reasons generally sleep, eat and grow better afterwards.
