There are about 200 causes for tinnitus- some benign, some quite troublesome. The problem may be in the outer ear, the skeleton, the middle ear, the inner ear, or along the auditory pathway to the brain. The loudness of the sounds has nothing to do with the cause. An experienced audiologist will help you identify the cause and help you find relief. Causes of tinnitus include:
- Loud noise exposure
- Hearing loss
- Excessive ear wax
- Ear infection
- High blood pressure
- Deficiencies in Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, Zinc
- Medications such as certain antibiotics (erythromycin, gentacmycin), some cancer treatment medications, unusually high doses of aspirin, and certain diuretics.
Risk Factors for Tinnitus
There are multiple risk factors that can contribute to the onset of tinnitus. These risk factors include:- Age related hearing loss
- Exposure to loud noise
- Middle ear disease or sinus infections
- Constricted or poor blood flow
- History of migraine headaches
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