Dr Bernadette Carr answers your questions on hearing difficulties and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Dr Bernadette Carr gives her advice on what to do if you have concerns about your child’s hearing and if you have tingling or numbness in your fingers or hands.

Q. I have noticed recently that my six-year-old son seems to have difficulty hearing at times.

At the weekend he was rubbing his ears, although when I asked if they were sore, he said no.