Tinnitus Flashcards
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Tinnitus
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TINNITUS
Meziere’s Disease:
Assoc w hearing loss, vertigo, tinnitus and sensation or pressure in 1 or both ears
Otosclerosis: Onset usually 20-40 Conductive deafness Tinnitus Normal Tympanic Membrane - 10% may have 'flamingo tinge' caused by Hyperaemia Positive FHx
Acoustic Neuroma:
Hearing loss, vertigo, tinnitus
Absent corneal reflex = important sign! = Trigeminal nerve lesion!
Assoc w Neurofibromatosis T2 (Bilateral acoustic neuroma )
Hearing Loss: Causes including excessive loud noise and Presbycusis (age related hearing loss)
Drugs: Aspirin Amino glycosides Loop Diuretics Quinine
Other Causes:
Impacted ear wax
Chronic suppurative otitis media
