Tensor tympani cannot and does not cause deafness or hearing loss.
Although the tensor tympani symptoms can seem like the ear is being significantly damaged or affected by sounds it's not actually the case.
And moderate everyday sounds are safe and don't cause any harm to the ear or cause hearing loss.
Tensor tympani problems are also known as Tensor tympani syndrome (TTS), or tensor tympani myoclonus, which is a rare condition that is characterized by objective pulsatile tinnitus.
Pulsatile tinnitus refers to the perception of rhythmic sounds synchronizing with the heartbeat.
Even though Tensor tympani symptoms can seem as if the ear is being significantly affected or even damaged by sounds, this is not the case.
Moderate, everyday sounds are safe and do not harm the ear or cause a hearing loss.
The tensor tympani syndrome usually causes symptoms such as fluttering of the eardrum, a sensation of heat, pain, blockage and fullness in the ear, tinnitus, hyperacusis and dizziness.
The exact cause of Tensor Tympani Syndrome is not fully known or understood.
However, it is believed that tensor tympani syndrome is associated with several factors, including, Stress and anxiety, High levels of stress and anxiety can trigger muscle contractions, including those of the tensor tympani muscle.
The most common procedure for tensor tympani syndrome and stapedius myoclonus is tympanotomy with tensor tympani or stapedius tenotomy.
Releasing the muscle's attachment site is believed to reduce or eliminate tinnitus.
Tensor Tympani Spasms are a condition which causes "shotgun" or "fluttering" sounds in the ear.
The tinnitus may only last for a brief moment, or it can last as long as a few days.
Many people who experience Tensor Tympani Spasms assume that these sensations are normal.
While we generally have control over most of our muscles, there are a few that move on their own in response to certain stimuli.
It turns out, a muscle that sits in the inner ear called the tensor tympani, which was thought to be beyond our control, can be voluntarily contracted by some.
A small subset of people are able to contract the tensor tympani muscles in their ear at will.
Some people may do this without even realizing.
They may find that they occasionally experience a roaring or rumbling noise and aren't aware they are creating the effect on their own.