Complete List of Causes of Tinnitus

Discussion in 'Support' started by George, Apr 13, 2014.

    1. Tinniger

      Tinniger Member Benefactor

      Location:
      Germany
      Tinnitus Since:
      06/2017
      Cause of Tinnitus:
      Uncertain, now very somatic, started with noise?
      I like this list (survey of approx. 5000 sufferers, 1% are 50 respondents):

      28.70% - Don't know the cause
      13.73% - Noise-induced hearing loss (continued noise exposure, occupational noise)
      9.59% - Acoustic trauma (explosion, exposure to gunfire or extremely loud, sudden noise)
      8.33% - Other (please specify)
      7.65% - Virus (ear infection, flu, cold)
      6.42% - Spontaneous onset (no apparent cause)
      4.84% - Psychological (stress, anxiety, depression)
      4.56% - Ototoxic (from drugs or medication)
      2.87% - Age-related hearing loss
      2.79% - Head or neck injury
      2.39% - Sudden hearing loss
      2.31% - Meniere's
      1.47% - TMJ (issues with the jaw)
      1.00% - Ear wax procedure (syringing, candling or other related procedure)
      0.68% - Dental treatment
      0.66% - Barotrauma (due to change in barometric or water pressure)
      0.62% - Ear wax build up
      0.60% - Otosclerosis
      0.40% - Allergy
      0.38% - Metabolic (diabetes, thyroid, B12, hyperlipidaemia etc.)
       
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    2. glynis
      Feminine

      glynis Member Benefactor Ambassador Hall of Fame

      Tinnitus Since:
      2004
      Cause of Tinnitus:
      Meniere's Disease
      Yes it definitely can cause tinnitus think your doctor needs to do some research.....
      Love glynis
       
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