Tinnitus caused by nerve damage
Tinnitus caused by nerve damage
Most ringing in the ears (tinnitus) is caused by hearing loss, local ear problems, or medicine. But conditions that affect the brain or spinal cord (nervous system disorders), problems with blood flow to or near the inner ear, or tumors sometimes can cause tinnitus. In such cases, tinnitus usually:
- Develops suddenly.
- Affects only one ear.
- Occurs with additional signs of nerve damage. This may include:
- Numbness or weakness on one side of the face.
- Weakness or numbness on one side of the body.
- Loss of coordination.
- Vision changes.
- Vertigo.
- Vomiting.
- Severe headache.
Credits
| Author | Jan Nissl, RN, BS |
| Editor | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA |
| Associate Editor | Tracy Landauer |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Donald R. Mintz, MD - Otolaryngology |
| Last Updated | February 13, 2008 |
| Last updated: | February 13, 2008 |
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| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS |
| Reviewed By: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine, Donald R. Mintz, MD - Otolaryngology |
| Editors: | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Tracy Landauer |
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