scholarly journals Anxiety and Depression in Patients with Sudden One-sided Hearing Loss

2018 ◽  
Vol 97 (10-11) ◽  
pp. E7-E9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fatih Arslan ◽  
Emre Aydemir ◽  
Yavuz Selim Kaya ◽  
Hasan Arslan ◽  
Abdullah Durmaz
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Patient Group ◽  
Bone Conduction ◽  
Sudden Hearing Loss ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Beck Hopelessness Scale ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Anxiety Depression ◽  
Air Conduction

Sudden sensorineural hearing loss is a hearing loss of >30 dB in at least three consecutive frequencies that occurs in 3 days. The aim of this study was to investigate anxiety and depression caused by sudden, idiopathic, one-sided hearing loss. The levels of anxiety and depression in patients with this type of hearing loss were determined using the Beck Anxiety Scale (BAS) and the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) at the time of the patient's first visit. In total, 56 patients (32 men and 24 women) with a mean age of 32.8 ± 9.9 years (range: 20 to 58 years) were selected as the patient group and 45 individuals without symptoms of anxiety and depression were selected as the control group. The mean pretreatment air-conduction threshold and bone-conduction threshold were 61.1 ± 26.1 and 49.4 ± 13.8, respectively. In the patient group, the pretreatment mean anxiety, depression, and hopelessness scores were 19.5 ± 10.7, 11.6 ± 8.4, and 6.2 ± 4.7, respectively. The control group's mean anxiety, depression, and hopelessness scores were 4.1 ± 3.0, 3.8 ± 2.1, and 1.8 ± 1.0, respectively. For all the tests, the difference between the patient group and the control group was statistically significant (p < 0.001 for all). Hearing levels were not correlated with scores on the BAS, BDI, and Beck Hopelessness Scale (p = 0.1, p = 0.6, and p = 0.4, respectively). In conclusion, the results of this study show that sudden hearing loss can cause anxiety and depression. Questioning patients with sudden hearing loss about symptoms associated with anxiety and depression might be useful, and a psychiatric consultation should be requested if necessary.

scholarly journals The Importance of Thrombotic Risk Factors in the Development of Idiopathic Sudden Hearing Loss

2008 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 356-359 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zuleyha Yildiz ◽  
Arzu Ulu ◽  
Armagan Incesulu ◽  
Yalcin Ozkaptan ◽  
Nejat Akar
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Patient Group ◽  
Sudden Hearing Loss ◽  
Cell Protein ◽  
Control Group ◽  
P Value ◽  
Factor V ◽  
Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor 1 ◽  
Thrombotic Risk ◽  
Pai 1

Impaired cochlear blood circulation has been suggested to cause sudden hearing loss. In this study, the role of factor V 1691 G-A (FV 1691 G-A), prothrombin 20210 G-A (PT 20210 G-A), methylene tetrahydrofolate reductase 677 C-T (MTHFR 677 C-T), factor V 4070 A-G (FV 4070 A-G), endothelial cell protein C receptor (EPCR) gene 23-bp insertion, and plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 (PAI-1) 4G/5G mutation was assessed. Fifty-three patients with idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss and 80 individuals comprising the control group were included in this study. The frequency for FV 1691 A was 6.2% in the patient group and 3.7% in the control group, PT 20210 G-A was 1.2% in the patient group and 1.9% in the control group, and FV 4070 A-G was 7.5% in the patient group and 11.3% in the control group. The frequency of MTHFR 677 C-T was significantly higher in the patient group than in the control group, with a P value of .03. PAI-1-675 4G/5G polymorphism was found to be 71.2% and 69.8%, in the control group and the patient group, respectively. The EPCR 23-bp insertion was 0% in the control group and was found in 3 patients (3.7%), which needs further study.

scholarly journals Asymptomatic hearing loss-a missed symptom of COVID-19

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Choudhary Sathyanarayanan ◽  
Balaji Swaminathan ◽  
Ruta Shanmugam ◽  
V. U. Shanmugam ◽  
Prakash . ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
High Frequency ◽  
Bone Conduction ◽  
Pure Tone Audiometry ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Study Group ◽  
Spanish Flu ◽  
Difficult Times ◽  
Air Conduction ◽  
Better Than

<p class="BodyA"><strong>Background: </strong>COVID-19 pandemic is caused by SARS CoV2. The last reference of pandemic was Spanish flu in 1918 which caused hearing loss in many patients. The effect of COVID-19 is an interesting issue in audiology. Not much studies have been done; therefore, this kindled our interest to have a study on audiological profile of asymptomatic COVID-19 patients.<strong></strong></p><p class="BodyA"><strong>Methods:</strong> The 20 cases in the age group of 20 and 50 years who were confirmed positive for COVID-19 formed the study group. 20 subjects who had normal hearing (Audiometric threshold at or better than 15 db HL) were used as control group. Pure-tone audiometry (PTA) was done for both the group on day 7 and 30. Air conduction and Bone conduction were measured. The audiometric thresholds were measured using the modified Hughson-Westlake method.</p><p class="BodyA"><strong>Results:</strong> High frequency hearing impairment was found in 9 out of 20 patients in the study group on day 7. Out of the 9 affected patients 7 patients showed improvement upon further testing done on day 30.</p><p class="BodyA"><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Like anosmia and ageusia, hearing loss can be considered as one of the clinical features in COVID-19 patients. This study was recorded to find a significant hearing loss in asymptomatic COVID-19 patients and thus sheds light on the auditory problem that people are experiencing during these difficult times and for future reference on pandemic research.</p>

scholarly journals Effect of High Jugular Bulb on the Hearing Loss Characteristics in Patients With LVAS: A Pilot Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arthur Benjamin Kwesi ◽  
Jintao Yu ◽  
Chenlu Wang ◽  
Yonghua Wang ◽  
Fengyi Chuang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Bone Conduction ◽  
Pure Tone Audiometry ◽  
Jugular Bulb ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Case Group ◽  
Vestibular Aqueduct ◽  
High Jugular Bulb ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Air Conduction

ObjectiveBoth large vestibular aqueduct syndrome (LVAS) and high jugular bulb (HJB) are regarded as abnormalities commonly seen on the temporal bone CT. High jugular bulb has been found to erode the vestibular aqueduct, and there are several studies on jugular bulb vestibular aqueduct dehiscence. However, there is no study that specifically reports LVAS with concurrent HJB and its hearing loss relatedness. This study presents the pure tone audiometry differences between LVAS with HJB, and LVAS without HJB.MethodsThis was a case control study involving 36 bilateral LVAS with concurrent unilateral HJB patients, total of 72 ears. Intra-person comparison was done, by dividing ears into two groups: the case group, 36 ears (LVAS with HJB); and the control group, 36 ears (LVAS without HJB). Air conduction thresholds (250–4000 Hz), bone conduction thresholds (250–1000 Hz), and air bone gap (250–1000 Hz) were analyzed and compared between groups.ResultThere were statistically significant differences in AC thresholds at 250, 500, 2000, and 4000 Hz between the groups, p &lt; 0.05. But there was no statistical significant difference at 1000 Hz, p &gt; 0.05. There were statistical significant differences in BC thresholds at 250 and 500 Hz, p &lt; 0.05, but there was no statistical difference at 1000 Hz. There were no significant differences in air bone gap at 250, 500, and 1000 Hz between the two groups.ConclusionLVAS with concurrent HJB was found to have higher air conduction thresholds, especially at 250, 500, 2000, and 4000 Hz. Bone conduction thresholds were higher at 250 and 500 Hz. Air bone gap at 250, 500, and 1000 Hz, were not significantly higher in LVAS with concurrent HJB.

Moderating Role of Stress, Anxiety, and Depression in the Relationship Between Tinnitus and Hearing Loss Among Patients

2020 ◽  
Vol 34 (4) ◽  
pp. 753-772
Author(s):  
Ammar Ahmed ◽  
Muhammad Aqeel ◽  
Tanvir Akhtar ◽  
Sammeen Salim ◽  
Bashir Ahmed
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Psychological Problems ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Adaptation Level ◽  
Depression Anxiety Stress Scale ◽  
Neuropsychological Theory ◽  
Anxiety Depression ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Moderating Role

Adaptation level theory of tinnitus and neuropsychological theory of tinnitus are extensively used frameworks for understanding emotional and psychological distress among tinnitus sufferers. Objective of the present study was to investigate potential associations between hearing loss, tinnitus, anxiety, depression, and stress. The Tinnitus Handicap Inventory (Newman, Jacobson, & Spitzer, 1996) and the Depression, Anxiety, Stress Scale (Lovibond & Lovibond, 1995)scales were administered to a sample of 110 tinnitus outpatients recruited from Audiology departments of Lahore and Rawalpindi hospitals. Results revealed tinnitus was positively linked with psychological problems. Additionally, it was established that tinnitus is a positive significant predictor for anxiety, stress and depression. The moderation models related to the interactions between psychological problems and hearing loss were negative significant predictors for tinnitus symptoms. Moreover, the comparative analysis between gender differences revealed a significant diversity in the levels of stress, anxiety, and depression. Results also elucidated that patients at initial stages of hearing loss were more prone towards reporting tinnitus symptoms along with emerging psychological problems.

Antioxidant Enzyme Levels Inversely Covary with Hearing Loss After Amikacin Treatment

2003 ◽  
Vol 14 (03) ◽  
pp. 134-143 ◽  
Author(s):  
James J. Klemens ◽  
Robert P. Meech ◽  
Larry F. Hughes ◽  
Satu Somani ◽  
Kathleen C.M. Campbell
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Enzyme Activity ◽  
Antioxidant Enzyme ◽  
Guinea Pigs ◽  
Auditory Brainstem ◽  
Antioxidant Enzyme Activity ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Glutathione S Transferase ◽  
Brainstem Response ◽  
The Difference

This study's purpose was to determine if a correlation exists between cochlear antioxidant activity changes and auditory function after induction of aminoglycoside (AG) ototoxicity. Two groups of five 250-350 g albino guinea pigs served as subjects. For 28 days, albino guinea pigs were administered either 200 mg/kg/day amikacin, or saline subcutaneously. Auditory brainstem response testing was performed prior to the first injection and again before sacrifice, 28 days later. Cochleae were harvested and superoxide dismutase, catalase, glutathione peroxidase, glutathione-S-transferase, glutathione reductase activities and malondialdehyde levels were measured. All antioxidant enzymes had significantly lower activity in the amikacin group (p ≤ 0.05) than in the control group. The difference in cochlear antioxidant enzyme activity between groups inversely correlated significantly with the change in ABR thresholds. The greatest correlation was for the high frequencies, which are most affected by aminoglycosides. This study demonstrates that antioxidant enzyme activity and amikacin-induced hearing loss significantly covary.

scholarly journals AB0177 ANXIETY-DEPRESSIVE SPECTRUM IN PATIENTS WITH RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS AND ANKYLOSING SPONDILITIS

2021 ◽  
Vol 80 (Suppl 1) ◽  
pp. 1114.2-1114
Author(s):  
M. Letaeva ◽  
M. Koroleva ◽  
J. Averkieva ◽  
O. Malyshenko ◽  
T. Raskina
Keyword(s):  
Rheumatoid Arthritis ◽  
Depressive Disorders ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Depressive Syndrome ◽  
Depression Screening ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Anxiety Depression

Objectives:to assess the frequency of occurrence of the anxiety-depressive spectrum in patients with rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis.Methods:A survey was conducted of 44 patients aged from 21 to 57 years (average age - 42.3 ± 6.7 years), who were treated at GAUZ KO OKGVV. All patients had a verified diagnosis of RA and AS according to the ACR criteria and received treatment with basic drugs. The control group consisted of 40 people comparable in age and sex, without concomitant pathology of RA and AS.The depression screening card, the subjective well-being scale, and the hospital anxiety and depression scale (HADS) were used to assess and detect anxiety-depressive syndrome. The assessment of the condition is carried out over the last 2 weeks, which corresponds to the temporary diagnostic criterion for depression.The Depression Screening Scale is a 35-item self-questionnaire that assesses 7 categories of signs: sleep and appetite disorders, anxiety, emotional instability, cognitive impairment, loss of self, guilt, and suicidal tendencies. A total score of 65 and above indicates a high likelihood of depression.The Subjective Well-Being Scale is a psychodiagnostic screening tool for measuring the emotional component of subjective well-being or emotional comfort.Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale Zigmond A.S., Snaith R.P. was developed for the primary detection of depression and anxiety in a general medical practice. The HADS scale consists of 14 statements with 4 possible answers and includes two parts: anxiety and depression. The sum of points of 8 or more is regarded as “subclinically expressed anxiety / depression”, 11 or more points - “clinically expressed anxiety / depression”.Results:According to the results of the depression screening questionnaire, 34 (77.3%) patients with RA and AS showed signs of depression, while in the control group only 6 (15%) patients tested positive for the presence of depressive disorders. According to the data obtained when assessing the scale of well-being in the main group, 26 (59.1%) patients showed signs of emotional discomfort (the indicator was 80% or more), in the control group - in 6 (15%). Using the hospital scale of anxiety and depression HADS, anxiety-depressive syndrome was detected in 36 (81.8%) patients with RA and AS: 16 (44.4%) patients had anxiety, 20 (55.6%) - depression, of them, subclinically expressed anxiety and depression were observed in 10 (27.7%) and 12 (33.3%) people, respectively. Anxiety-depressive syndrome in the control group, according to the HADS questionnaire, was detected only in 8 (20%) patients, of whom 4 (10%) patients had subclinical anxiety and 4 (10%) had signs of depression. No clinically pronounced anxiety and depression were registered in the control group.Conclusion:In most patients with rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis, anxiety-depressive disorders have been identified, which can directly affect both the course of the disease itself and the development of various complications. Timely diagnosis of mental disorders and close cooperation of rheumatologists, psychiatrists and psychologists in the selection of adequate therapy can improve the course and prognosis of the disease.Disclosure of Interests:None declared

scholarly journals Comparison between Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Individuals with Symptoms of Obsessive- Compulsive Disorder

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Meliha GÜNDAĞ PAPAKER ◽  
Anas ABDALLAH ◽  
Mehmet Hakan SEYİTHANOĞLU ◽  
Engin CAN ◽  
Aygül TANTİK PAK ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ◽  
Patient Group ◽  
Carpal Tunnel ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Obsessive Compulsive ◽  
Compulsive Disorder ◽  
Tunnel Syndrome ◽  
Anxiety Levels ◽  
The Difference

Abstract Objective: Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common peripheral nerve entrapment neuropathy and is seen in 3 % of the general population. The aim to this study was examine the relationship between the symptoms of cleaning compulsion with using Moudsley obsessive compulsive inventory ( MOCI ) and patients with CTS. Methods: Sixty patients with CTS and 60 healty controls were evaluated in Bezmialem Vakif University Faculty of Medicine Neurosurgery Clinic. Neurological examination, Electrophysiological findings, the presence of neuropathic pain evaluated by the Leeds assessment of neuropathic symptoms and signs (LANSS) , the symptoms of obsessive- compulsive disorder using with MOCI and anxiety levels assessed by the Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) were evaluated. Results: No statistically significant relationship was observed between anxiety levels and CTS (p › 0.005). No statistically significant relationship was found MOCI rumination, control and doubting subscale scores (p › 0.005). Patient group had higher MOCI cleaning subscale scores than the control group and the difference was statistically significant (p=0.008). Patient group had higher MOCI slowness subscale scores than the control group and the difference was statistically significant (p=0.004). Conclusion: Increased wrist movement in people that have the symptoms of compulsive cleaning is associated with the risk of CTS. Our study show that a reduction of high level of wrist flexion-extansion movements may decrease the new CTS cases.

scholarly journals Hearing gain after myringoplasty in relation to the size of tympanic membrane perforation

2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 54-59
Author(s):  
Sutanu Kumar Mondal ◽  
Ashim Kumar Biswas ◽  
Md Mahmudul Huq ◽  
Md Hasan Ali ◽  
Md Kamruzzaman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Tympanic Membrane ◽  
Bone Conduction ◽  
Tympanic Membrane Perforation ◽  
Medium Size ◽  
Hearing Gain ◽  
Bone Conduction Threshold ◽  
Large Size ◽  
Membrane Perforation ◽  
Air Conduction

Objectives: To assess hearing gain after successful myringoplasty in relation to the size of tympanic membrane perforation. Methods: This cross-sectional study was done in the department of otolaryngology and head neck surgery, BSMMU, Sahbag, Dhaka during the period of January 2009 to December 2010.A total of 60 patients were under went myringoplasty operation after taking detailed history, clinical examination and investigation. Preoperative and postoperative hearing assessment was done. Analysed data presented by various tables, graphics and figures. Results: In case of small size perforation preoperative mean bone conduction threshold was 7.66 dB, mean air conduction threshold was 34.14 dB and mean air bone gap was 26.48 dB. In case of medium size perforation preoperative mean bone conduction threshold was 9.61 dB, mean air conduction threshold was 44.48 dB. Mean air bone gap was 34.87 dB. In case of large size perforation preoperative mean bone conduction threshold was 13.12 dB, mean air conduction threshold was 59 dB, and mean air bone gap was 45.88 dB. Hearing loss increases with increasing size of perforation. Ahmed and Rahim (1979) showed in the study that hearing loss increases with increasing the size of the perforation which was relevant in the study. After myringoplasty post-operative mean air bone gap was 21.24 dB in small size, 21.74 dB in medium sized and 24 dB in large size. From the record improvement of mean air bone gap or hearing gain was 5.24 dB in small size perforation respectively. The different of air bone gap closure between small and medium size perforation was statistically significant by unpaired’ test. Conclusion: Hearing gain after myringoplasty is better in large size perforation. Bangladesh J Otorhinolaryngol; April 2019; 25(1): 54-59

Air and Bone Conduction Change after Stapedotomy and Partial Stapedectomy for Otosclerosis

2005 ◽  
Vol 133 (1) ◽  
pp. 116-120 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicola Quaranta ◽  
Gaspare Besozzi ◽  
Rosa Anna Fallacara ◽  
Antonio Quaranta
Keyword(s):  
Conductive Hearing Loss ◽  
Bone Conduction ◽  
Neck Surgery ◽  
Closure Rate ◽  
High Frequencies ◽  
Results Of Treatment ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Similar Good ◽  
Conductive Hearing ◽  
Air Conduction

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to analyze and compare the results obtained in otosclerosis patient undergoing stapedotomy and partial stapedectomy. STUDY DESIGN AND SETTINGS: Retrospective review of surgical series. The guidelines of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery for the evaluation of results of treatment of conductive hearing loss were used. RESULTS: Pure tone average (0.5 to 3 kHz) air-bone gap was 6.1 dB in the partial stapedectomy and 6 dB in the stapedotomy group. The air-bone gap (ABG) closure rate did not differ between the 2 groups, except at 4 kHz, where stapedotomy group showed greater closure ( P 0.003). Mean postoperative ABG gain was significantly ( P <0.05) higher in the stapedotomy group at 2, 3, and 4 kHz. Mean postoperative air-conduction gain did not differ significantly. Mean postoperative bone conduction (BC) change (1, 2, and 4 kHz) was 3.68 dB in partial stapedectomy and −0.02 dB in stapedotomy group, the difference being significant ( P 0.007). Differences in BC change between the 2 groups were significant at each frequency. CONCLUSIONS: Similar good results can be obtained in experienced hands using either partial stapedectomy or stapedotomy technique. ABG closure rates were analogous in the 2 techniques as well as the complication rate. Although stapedotomy obtain better results at high frequencies, partial stapedectomy is associated with increased BC threshold at all frequencies.

Hearing in acromegaly

1984 ◽  
Vol 98 (11) ◽  
pp. 1097-1101 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. A. Doig ◽  
S. Gatehouse
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Conductive Hearing Loss ◽  
Population Control ◽  
Bone Conduction ◽  
Control Sample ◽  
Pituitary Surgery ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Conductive Hearing ◽  
Air Conduction

AbstractFifty-six individuals with acromegaly referred for pituitary surgery were studied to determine any relationship between acromegaly and sensorineural or conductive hearing loss. Compared to a matched population control sample, no significant difference between the acromegalics and controls has been found, either for air conduction or for bone conduction. The differences between these findings and those published previously are discussed, and reasons proposed to explain the discrepancies.

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