5 Uncommon causes of tinnitus

5 أسباب غير شائعة لطنين الأذن

No doubt that excessive exposure to noise is the most common cause of tinnitus; also tinnitus is very common complaint as we age and getting old. In general, avoiding noisy environment isn't enough to reduce the incidence of tinnitus. There are other causes that could cause tinnitus.

  1. Ear wax: excessive accumulation of waxy secretions inside the ear could affect hearing and causes tinnitus. Removal of ear wax should be done by qualified well-trained doctor.
  2. Medications: overconsumption of certain drugs (such as aspirin, antidepressants, some antibiotics and chemotherapy) may affect ears and cause tinnitus. In these cases, medical consultation is important for adjustment of the drug dose or changing the drug completely).
  3. Certain diseases such as; Meniere's disease, hypertension and diabetes mellitus can cause tinnitus.
  4. Oro-dental problems: in some cases tinnitus develops due to temperomandibular joint disorder.
  5. Direct head trauma as in accidents or practicing violent sports (boxing).

There is no specific therapeutic drug for tinnitus; management of the cause is the proper action to get rid of tinnitus. Also hearing aids could be helpful in resistant cases.


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