It is estimated that approximately 90 percent of people with tinnitus have some degree of hearing loss. Therefore, hearing tests are essential before a proper diagnosis of tinnitus may be determined. It is crucial to get a diagnosis of tinnitus before embarking on any of the treatments.
Inakadiriwa kuwa takriban 90 asilimia ya watu wenye tinnitus na baadhi ya shahada ya kusikia hasara. Kwa hiyo, vipimo kusikia ni muhimu kabla ya utambuzi sahihi ya tinnitus itakavyoamuliwa. Ni muhimu kupata uchunguzi wa tinnitus kabla ya kujiingiza katika yoyote ya matibabu.