When You Should See an ENT Specialist?

At Texas Ear and Vestibular Institute in McKinney, TX, Dr. Andrew Senchak provides diagnosis and treatment of vertigo, ear pain, hearing loss and tinnitus. If you are experiencing symptoms of ENT problems, learn more about what we do to help patients feel good and function at their best.

A complex apparatus

That's your ear. It not only transmits sound to your brain, but it also keeps you balanced. Both these functions depend on tiny sensory hair cells present in the inner ear, but like any finely tuned bodily organ, these hair cells may be damaged. These are the common harmful factors:

  • Prolonged exposure to loud noise or music
  • Infection (swimmer's ear or otitis media, as examples)
  • Age (over 60)
  • Head injury, such as a skull fracture

When to see an ENT doctor

We ask our patients in the McKinney, TX, area to arrange an appointment with our ENT doctor when they notice the following symptoms:

  • Changes in hearing acuity which lasts for more than two weeks
  • Tinnitus, a roaring, ringing sound in one or both ears, which may be an early sign of hearing loss
  • Dizziness and balance issues
  • Ear pain, fever and other signs of possible infection
  • Ear drainage or blood from one or both sides of the head
  • Injury to the ear--either external or internal as with a blow to the head or an object puncturing the eardrum
  • Repeated episodes of motion sickness
  • Chronic headaches
  • Fullness in the ears
  • Hearing sensitivity, both to volume and pitch

Your evaluation at Texas Ear and Vestibular Institute

When you come to our McKinney, TX, office, our ENT doctor will look at both your ears, ask you to describe your symptoms and inspect the inside of your ear canal with a lighted otoscope. This exam generally is painless, although with some conditions, such as swimmer's ear, there may be some mild soreness.

Depending on his findings, Dr. Senchak may have our on-site audiologist, Dr. Amy Arnett, perform a hearing test. With his findings and the results of the audiological exam, he will formulate a treatment plan to address your symptoms.

Also, for problems with balance and dizziness, Dr. Senchak runs specialized tests, such as Rotational Chair Testing, Auditory Brainstem Response and others to pinpoint the reasons behind these issues.

We're here to help

At Texas Ear and Vestibular Institute in McKinney, TX, Dr. Andrew Senchak examines and treats patients of all ages who have disorders and conditions related to their ears. For your consultation with this skilled ENT doctor, phone us at (469) 678-2211.

Office Hours

Monday:

8:00 am-4:30 pm

Tuesday:

8:00 am-4:30 pm

Wednesday:

8:00 am-4:30 pm

Thursday:

8:00 am-4:30 pm

Friday:

8:00 am-3:30 pm

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed