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Tinnitus and hearing loss: What’s the connection?
Roughly 15% of adults experience tinnitus, a ringing (or similar noise) in one or both ears, at some point in their lives. The sound may be steady or pulsating, and symptoms can come and go for some and be constant for others. While the cause of tinnitus is not always clear, we do know that it's often linked to hearing loss.
Grief and hearing loss
It's not uncommon to experience feelings of grief when diagnosed with hearing loss. Finding support from family, friends and hearing loss groups can help you find community and accept your diagnosis.Hearing aids can keep you connected and improve your overall health and well-being.
Drugs that can cause hearing loss or tinnitus
Many drugs cause side effects, including hearing loss, tinnitus (ringing in the ears) and balance problems such as dizziness. In fact, there are at least 200 medications linked to hearing loss and balance disorders, according to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
The link between depression and untreated hearing loss
Hearing loss can negatively affect mental health in a variety of ways. When people struggle to hear, communication becomes challenging. This can lead to issues like loneliness, sorrow and social isolation.
Mayo Clinic Minute: How untreated hearing loss can result in a negative health spiral
Hearing loss often is thought of as a normal part of aging, but recent studies have shown untreated hearing loss can significantly affect overall health. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Nicholas Deep, a Mayo Clinic otolaryngologist, explains how untreated hearing loss can affect cognitive, social and physical health.