What's Sensorineural Nerve Hearing Loss, the rare condition diagnosed in Alka Yagnik? Symptoms, causes, treatment

Alka Yagnik, the renowned Bollywood singer, recently disclosed her diagnosis of rare sensorineural nerve hearing loss, attributed to a viral infection. She emphasized the condition's sudden onset and urged caution against loud music exposure. This hearing loss, affecting 5-15% of cases, results from factors like noise, infections, and aging. Treatments include medication and hearing aids to alleviate symptoms like speech difficulty and ringing in the ears.