Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and Treatment of Tinnitus - a literature review
Introduction and purpose Primary tinnitus involves the perception of various types of sounds, usually without the presence of an external or internal stimulus (we then speak of primary tinnitus). Secondary tinnitus is rare, but should be ruled out at the beginning of the diagnostic pro...
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Introduction and purpose
Primary tinnitus involves the perception of various types of sounds, usually without the presence of an external or internal stimulus (we then speak of primary tinnitus). Secondary tinnitus is rare, but should be ruled out at the beginning of the diagnostic process, as it can result from a serious disease. The issue of ear noise is a widespread problem in primary care. The purpose of our article was to summarize information on tinnitus, its risk factors, pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment.
Materials and methods
To write this article, databases such as PubMed and Google Scholar were searched using the following terms: tinnitus, tinnitus treatment, tinnitus cognitive behavioral therapy.
Description of the state of knowledge
There are many mechanisms that can lead to tinnitus. Since they often coexist with hearing loss, tinnitus is thought to be a response to sensory deprivation. In diagnosis, it is very important to take a thorough medical history to distinguish primary from secondary tinnitus, which determines further management of the patient. Due to the truncated knowledge of the pathophysiology of tinnitus, there are no clear guidelines for the treatment of tinnitus. There are various therapeutic options available, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, sound therapy, somatosensory therapy, neuromodulation and hypnosis. They improve patients' quality of life, however, reliable data confirming reductions in tinnitus intensity is often lacking.
Conclusions
Tinnitus is a commonly encountered condition. Although significant research has been conducted, our understanding, particularly of its pathophysiology, remains incomplete. This makes it difficult to develop effective treatment.
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| spelling | doaj-art-2cf9c6c5bd6c4044a1bdf763776ff2bb2024-12-11T08:02:21ZengKazimierz Wielki UniversityJournal of Education, Health and Sport2391-83062024-12-017610.12775/JEHS.2024.76.56491Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and Treatment of Tinnitus - a literature reviewMartyna Piekarska0Katarzyna Dąbek1Michał Ochwat2Maria Sudoł3Gabriela Mierzwa4Aleksandra Kajtel5Anna Skowronek6Independent Public Health Care Center of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Administration in Kraków, Kronikarza Galla 25, 30-053 KrakówCountry Hospital in Strzyżów, 700-lecia 1, 38-100 StrzyżówIndependent Public Health Care Facility No. 1 in Rzeszów, Czackiego 3, 35-051 Rzeszów5 Military Clinical Hospital with Polyclinic SPZOZ, Wrocławska 1-3, 30-901 KrakówNowodworskie Medical Center, Miodowa 2, 05-100 Nowy Dwór MazowieckiThe University Hospital in Kraków, Macieja Jakubowskiego 2, 30-688 KrakówThe University Hospital in Kraków, Macieja Jakubowskiego 2, 30-688 Kraków Introduction and purpose Primary tinnitus involves the perception of various types of sounds, usually without the presence of an external or internal stimulus (we then speak of primary tinnitus). Secondary tinnitus is rare, but should be ruled out at the beginning of the diagnostic process, as it can result from a serious disease. The issue of ear noise is a widespread problem in primary care. The purpose of our article was to summarize information on tinnitus, its risk factors, pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment. Materials and methods To write this article, databases such as PubMed and Google Scholar were searched using the following terms: tinnitus, tinnitus treatment, tinnitus cognitive behavioral therapy. Description of the state of knowledge There are many mechanisms that can lead to tinnitus. Since they often coexist with hearing loss, tinnitus is thought to be a response to sensory deprivation. In diagnosis, it is very important to take a thorough medical history to distinguish primary from secondary tinnitus, which determines further management of the patient. Due to the truncated knowledge of the pathophysiology of tinnitus, there are no clear guidelines for the treatment of tinnitus. There are various therapeutic options available, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, sound therapy, somatosensory therapy, neuromodulation and hypnosis. They improve patients' quality of life, however, reliable data confirming reductions in tinnitus intensity is often lacking. Conclusions Tinnitus is a commonly encountered condition. Although significant research has been conducted, our understanding, particularly of its pathophysiology, remains incomplete. This makes it difficult to develop effective treatment. https://apcz.umk.pl/JEHS/article/view/56491TinnitusHearing LossHearing AidsCognitive Behavioral Therapy |
| spellingShingle | Martyna Piekarska Katarzyna Dąbek Michał Ochwat Maria Sudoł Gabriela Mierzwa Aleksandra Kajtel Anna Skowronek Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and Treatment of Tinnitus - a literature review Journal of Education, Health and Sport Tinnitus Hearing Loss Hearing Aids Cognitive Behavioral Therapy |
| title | Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and Treatment of Tinnitus - a literature review |
| title_full | Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and Treatment of Tinnitus - a literature review |
| title_fullStr | Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and Treatment of Tinnitus - a literature review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and Treatment of Tinnitus - a literature review |
| title_short | Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and Treatment of Tinnitus - a literature review |
| title_sort | pathophysiology diagnosis and treatment of tinnitus a literature review |
| topic | Tinnitus Hearing Loss Hearing Aids Cognitive Behavioral Therapy |
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