Is tinnitus related to hearing loss?

Tinnitus and deafness are the most common symptoms when the auditory system is abnormal, and it is not accurate to say that tinnitus will inevitably cause deafness, but tinnitus and deafness often go hand in hand and bother patients at the same time.

The sound of tinnitus is varied, generally low tinnitus is caused by lesions of the outer ear and middle ear, and high-profile tinnitus is mostly caused by lesions of the inner ear. If you have tinnitus symptoms for a long time, you must go to an ear specialist. In general, tinnitus caused by lesions of the middle ear of the outer ear is often accompanied by varying degrees of conductive hearing loss.

When the ear canal blockage is removed, or after the tympanic membrane perforation is repaired, otitis media**, and otosclerosis surgery is relieved, the tinnitus usually disappears or is significantly reduced, and the hearing can be restored or significantly improved.

Some people say that "tinnitus is a precursor to deafness", but there is some truth to it. Because tinnitus caused by inner ear lesions is often accompanied by sensorineural hearing loss, it is only subtle in the early stages of deafness, so only the symptoms of tinnitus are found. This is especially common in deafness caused by ototoxic drugs.

Tinnitus does not stop and deafness worsens because of tinnitus, but because the hearing loss is not controlled.

Generally speaking, tinnitus is not incurable for life, and you should have a correct understanding and healthy attitude of tinnitus, seek medical attention in time, and be positive.

Deafness does not necessarily mean that you have tinnitus, but with tinnitus, it will inevitably cause hearing loss (deafness) with time, age and changes in the external environment.

Tinnitus may cause hearing loss, but the symptoms that occur are different because the severity of each person's condition is different. When tinnitus symptoms occur frequently, it is recommended to seek medical attention in time, and it is necessary to analyze and judge according to your own situation and under the guidance of a doctor.

1. Possibly: Tinnitus may be caused by hearing loss, such as prolonged exposure to high decibel noise or prolonged exposure to noisy environment, which may lead to hearing damage, such as large playgrounds or violent chainsaws. If the ear damage is severe, it may affect the hearing, which can lead to hearing loss or even complete hearing loss;

2. No: If tinnitus is caused by nerve damage caused by head trauma, or caused by endocrine diseases, such as hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism and diabetes, and it is also related to mental factors, such as depression, anxiety and catatonia. If the symptoms are not particularly severe, after the initial disease, the general non-wild disturbance will cause hearing damage and will not lead to hearing loss.

There are many causes of tinnitus, if there is abnormal hearing, you need to go to the otolaryngology department of the hospital for a comprehensive examination in time, and then take corresponding measures. Stay away from noise, which may damage the person's hearing system, leading to transient tinnitus or permanent hearing damage.