Prevalence of sensorineural hearing loss among patients of diabetes mellitus in Southern Punjab, Pakistan

Majeed, Shahid; Mumtaz, Nazia; Saqulain, Ghulam

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“… 12 An interesting finding noted by Yen YC et al was a threefold higher incidence in chronic otitis media cases. 13 Also a higher incidence (1.3 fold) of SSNHL has also been reported in cases with cardiac rhythm disorders, 14 Diabetes Mellitus, 15 and hypo and hyperthyroidism. 16 Here it must be kept in mind that identification of etiology is also related to the investigative facilities available and being used, which might result in difference in the frequency of different etiologies being reported from different centers.…”

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A Hospital based study on sudden sensorineural Hearing Loss: It’s audiological characteristics and prevalence

Naz

Saqulain²,

Mumtaz

et al. 2021

Pak J Med Sci

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Objectives: To analyze the prevalence & characteristics of sudden sensorineural hearing loss. Methods: This cross sectional study including n=377 cases of sensorineural hearing impairment, using non-probability convenience sampling, who fulfilled the selection criteria was conducted from 1st July 2019 to 31st October 2019. Study was conducted at Audiology section of ENT department, Lahore General Hospital, Pakistan. Sample included both genders, aged 17-70 years. Cases suffering from inflammatory or obstructive conditions of the external or middle ear and those who could not undergo pure tone audiometry were excluded from the study. Following consent for inclusion in study, data was collected using basic demographic and medical history sheet followed by Audiometric evaluation. Statistical Software for Social Sciences Version 20.0 was used for data analysis. Results: The prevalence rate of sudden sensorineural hearing loss of 14(3.7%) being significantly more common in males 11(78%) than females 3(22%) (p=0.05) & age group 15-35 years (p=0.001). It is commonly of severe or profound degree with downward sloping audiogram (p<0.05), however it is not associated with vertigo (p=0.32), tinnitus (p=0.08) with no side predilection (p = 0.27). Conclusion: We conclude that the prevalence of SSNHL is 3.7% being significantly more prevalent in males and those aged15-25 years. It is mostly characterized by severe to profound degree of hearing loss with downward sloping audiogram with no associated vertigo, tinnitus and side predilection. doi: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.37.4.3851 How to cite this:Naz E, Saqulain G, Mumtaz N, Babur MN. A Hospital based study on sudden sensorineural Hearing Loss: It’s audiological characteristics and prevalence. Pak J Med Sci. 2021;37(4):1133-1138. doi: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.37.4.3851 This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

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A Hospital based study on sudden sensorineural Hearing Loss: It’s audiological characteristics and prevalence

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Saqulain²,

Mumtaz

et al. 2021

Pak J Med Sci

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Sensorineural hearing loss among type 2 diabetic patients and its association with peripheral neuropathy: a cross-sectional study from a lower middle-income country

Asghar,

Ali,

Abdullah

et al. 2024

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IntroductionDespite potential links between diabetes and sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL), routine hearing assessments for diabetic patients are not standard practice. Our study aimed to investigate the prevalence of SNHL and its association with diabetes-related factors among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).Research design and methodsThis cross-sectional study was conducted at the Diabetes Clinic, Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre, Karachi, Pakistan, from May to September 2021. A total of 396 patients fulfilling the inclusion criteria participated after informed consent. Data collection involved a sociodemographic profile, Michigan Neuropathy Screening Instrument examination followed by pure-tone audiometry and laboratory tests including haemoglobin A1C (HbA1c). HL was defined using better ear four-frequency pure-tone average of ≥26 dB HL and graded as per WHO criteria. Statistical analyses were performed using SPSS. χ2, independent t-test and multinomial logistic regression analyses were applied. P<0.05 at 95% CI was considered significant.ResultsOur study revealed a high prevalence of SNHL among patients with T2DM. Mild HL was seen in 55.8%, while 18.7% suffered from moderate HL. Common audiological symptoms included difficulty understanding speech in noisy surroundings (44.2%), balance problems (42.9%), sentence repetition (35.9%), tinnitus (32.3%) and differentiating consonants (31.1%). Hearing impairment predominantly affected low (0.25–0.5 kHz) and high (4–8 kHz) frequencies with a significant difference at 4 kHz among both sexes (t(394)=2.8, p=0.004). Peripheral neuropathy was significantly associated with SNHL on multinomial logistic regression after adjusting with age, sex, body mass index and the presence of any comorbidities. Diabetes duration, HbA1c or family history of diabetes was found unrelated to SNHL severity.ConclusionsThe study highlights the substantial prevalence of SNHL among patients with T2DM and emphasises the importance of targeted audiological care as part of a holistic approach to diabetes management. Addressing HL early may significantly improve communication and overall quality of life.

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Prevalence and Associated Factors of Sensorineural Hearing Impairment Among Patients with T2DM in Amhara Region, Northwest Ethiopia, 2022: A Multi-Centered Cross-Sectional Study

Esubalew,

Melese,

Belete

et al. 2024

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Prevalence of sensorineural hearing loss among patients of diabetes mellitus in Southern Punjab, Pakistan

Cited by 4 publications

References 16 publications

A Hospital based study on sudden sensorineural Hearing Loss: It’s audiological characteristics and prevalence

A Hospital based study on sudden sensorineural Hearing Loss: It’s audiological characteristics and prevalence

Sensorineural hearing loss among type 2 diabetic patients and its association with peripheral neuropathy: a cross-sectional study from a lower middle-income country

Prevalence and Associated Factors of Sensorineural Hearing Impairment Among Patients with T2DM in Amhara Region, Northwest Ethiopia, 2022: A Multi-Centered Cross-Sectional Study

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