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What Causes Hearing Loss When Diagnosed With TMJ?

Posted on Thu, 30 Jun 2016

Question: I was told I have TMJ recently. I have worn the mouth guard since I

was told-about 1 month ago. The hearing in the hear is closed or

buzzing-what is going on

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Explained

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome

I appreciate your concern

TMJ first line treatment is with NSAIDS, Muscle relaxants, tricyclic antidepressants and sedatives.

If the above don't lead to significant symptomatic relief then physical therapy and bite guards may also be rested to.

In severe cases arthocentesis and local intra articular steroids can be done. As a last option repair or replacement of the joint surgically can be advised if the pain is persistent and there is a definite anatomical issue associated with the joint.

Wishing you best of health

Thanks

Dr M.S Khalil

please consult your doctor before taking any further course of action

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (14 hours later)

You answer was about TMJ my question was regarding closed ear

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Explained

Detailed Answer:
Hello again.

Hearing loss should be evaluated via audiometry. If there is a blocked ear with buzzing or tinnitus then the ear should be examined for build up of hardened wax or a possible infection. Eustachian tube dysfunction secondary to a deviated nasal septum can also lead to such a blocked ear with tinnitus. An ENT consultation would be preferable in this regard to assess the cause and manage accordingly.

Wishing you best of health

Thanks

Dr. M.S Khalil

please consult your doctor before taking any further course of action

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (13 hours later)

I already replyed to this answer he did not answer my question which is why the buzzing in ear-I don't believe that I have TMJ he did not do any Xrays or CAT scan he put something in my ear a couple times and said I have TMJ but after that I used the guard and then the buzzing in my ear ? is why the buzzing

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (24 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Explained

Detailed Answer:
Hello again.

The TMJ is unlikely to precipitate the buzzing. Its more commonly related to Eustachian tube abnormality.

For a definite clinical diagnosis , you can take a second opinion from a maxillofacial surgeon and an ENT doctor to examine the area and advise accordingly.

Wishing you best of health

Thanks

Dr. M.S Khalil

please consult your doctor before taking any further course of action

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar