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Song playing in my head over & over every waking moment! same song, bad hearing! can bad hearing lead to dementia? am i losing my mind?
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I'm so glad u asked!: Loss of hearing does NOT lead to dementia, altho it can contribute to social isolation & other problems. When the auditory (hearing) part of your brain doesn't get enough stimulation, it can make its own music. Hearing the same song over & over is called an "ear worm." You are NOT losing your mind! But you need to see a hearing specialist if you haven't done so already. Best wishes. Dr. Anne
Answered 12/25/2015
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