ENT
Dr. Karthika Rajeev
Experience
6 years 8 months
Languages
Speaks: English, Malayalam, Kannada
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Expertise in Rhinology
About
Dr. Karthika Rajeev is a skilled ENT specialist with expertise in rhinology and advanced endoscopic skull base surgery. She is highly proficient in minimally invasive ENT procedures involving the nose, ear, throat, and skull base. She is passionate about delivering precise surgical care and managing complex ENT conditions using modern endoscopic techniques.
Education & Training
- MBBS – Kerala University
- MS ENT – Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (Rank Holder)
- Fellowship in Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery – KIMS, Trivandrum
Clinical Expertise & Services Offered
- Endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS), septoplasty, turbinoplasty
- Endoscopic ear surgeries including tympanoplasty and mastoidectomy
- Skull base surgery including tumor excision and CSF leak repair
- Management of nasal, ear, and throat diseases including chronic infections and allergies
- Endoscopic procedures for nasal masses, epistaxis, and foreign body removal
- Laryngeal procedures including vocal cord lesion management
- Complex ENT surgeries including craniofacial and skull base approaches
Conditions Treated
Voice and Speech Problems
Voice and speech problems encompass difficulties in producing sounds, articulating words, or controlling pitch and volume. Causes include vocal cord nodules, paralysis, laryngitis, neurological disorders, developmental speech delays, or post-surgical complications. These issues can affect communication, social interaction, and quality of life. Diagnosis involves ENT evaluation, laryngoscopy, and speech-language assessment. Management includes targeted voice and speech therapy, medical treatment of underlying conditions, and sometimes surgical intervention to restore proper vocal function and improve speech clarity.
Vertigo (Balance Disorders)
Vertigo is a sensation of spinning, dizziness, or imbalance, often caused by problems in the inner ear or vestibular system. It can result from benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), labyrinthitis, Meniere’s disease, or vestibular neuritis. Symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, unsteady gait, and difficulty focusing. Vertigo can significantly affect daily activities and quality of life. Diagnosis involves physical examination, vestibular testing, and sometimes imaging, while treatment includes medications, vestibular rehabilitation, and lifestyle modifications.
Tonsillitis (Inflammation of the Tonsils)
Tonsillitis is the inflammation of the tonsils, typically caused by viral or bacterial infections. It leads to sore throat, difficulty swallowing, fever, and swollen lymph nodes. Recurrent or severe tonsillitis may result in complications such as abscess formation, sleep disturbances, or breathing obstruction. Diagnosis is made through throat examination, rapid strep testing, or culture. Management includes symptomatic relief, antibiotics for bacterial causes, and, in recurrent or chronic cases, surgical removal of tonsils (tonsillectomy).
Tinnitus (Ringing in Ears)
Tinnitus is the perception of ringing, buzzing, or hissing sounds in the ears without an external source. It can be temporary or chronic and may affect one or both ears. Causes include age-related hearing loss, noise exposure, ear infections, wax buildup, or underlying medical conditions such as hypertension or neurological disorders. While not always curable, tinnitus management focuses on treating underlying causes, reducing symptom severity, and improving quality of life through therapies, hearing aids, or sound masking techniques.
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