A Study of Hearing Loss in Chronic Renal Failure
Journal Title: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC STUDY - Year 2018, Vol 5, Issue 10
Abstract
Introduction: It is well known that chronic renal failure (CRF) causes different systemic and otorhinolaryngologic manifestations due to the accumulation of nitrogenous waste products. Hearing loss in patients of CRF is relatively higher in comparison to the general population. Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate the severity of hearing loss at different frequencies in patients of CRF. Materials and Methods: The study subjects were divided into two groups, 50 CRF patients and 50 healthy volunteers in age group 15–60 years, and histories of hearing impairment after the occurrence of renal failure were included in the study. All chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients and controls were subjected to hearing assessment using standard pure tone audiometry. Results: Hearing loss was present in 80% of patients of CRF than in healthy controls. In the CKD group, 40% were diabetics and 60% were non-diabetics, and in the control group, 32% were diabetics and 68% were non-diabetics. In CKD group, 48% suffered from hypertension and in control group 36% suffered from hypertension. Conclusion: Our study highlights the prevalence of hearing loss in people suffering from chronic renal failure. Early identification can prevent further deterioration of hearing and improve the quality of life in patients suffering from chronic renal failure.
Authors and Affiliations
C Balasubramanian, B Santhanakrishnakumar, Heber Anandan
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