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FN: Tinnitus Flashcards

1
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Definition

A

Sensation of sound w/o external sound stimulation

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Causes

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specific
General
Drugs

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Specific causes

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menieres
Acoustic neuroma
Otosclerosis
Noise-induced
Head injury
Hearing loss e.g. presbyacusis
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General causes

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Raised BP

Reduced Hb

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Drugs causes

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Aspirin
Aminoglycosdes
Loop diuretics
EtOH

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History character

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Constant pulsatile

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Presentation unilateral diagnosis

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acoustic neuroma

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FH presentation

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Otosclerosis

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Associations

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Vertigo: Menieres, acoustic neuroma
Deafness: Menieres, acoustic neuroma

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Causes

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Head injury, noise, drugs, FH

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Examination

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Otoscopy
Tuning fork tests
Pulse and BP

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Investigations

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audiometry and tympanogram

MRI if unilateral to exlcude acoustic neuroma

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13
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Management

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Treat any underlying causes
Psych support: tinnitus retraining therapy
Hypnotics @ night may help

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