Auditory Hallucination in Hearing Loss Patient: A Case Report

Abstract

Hallucination occurs in different modalities (olfactory, tactile, gustatory, visual, and auditory). Auditory
hallucination is the most common among them. It is a form of hallucination that involves perceiving sounds
without external auditory stimulus. It is most common among people with psychotic disorder (schizoprenia).
It is also seen in people with hearing impairment. Hallucinations may also be present in 10–15% of normal
healthy individuals. This case study discuss about an adult female of 88 years who reported with a complaint
of auditory hallucination for the past 2 years and focuses on the rehabilitation provided and highlights the
use of amplification devices on tinnitus and similar disorders.