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A ‘bug’ in the brain that causes tinnitus

They may sound like a hum, hiss, or crackle, intermittently or constantly, and sometimes become louder. These are tinnitus, “phantom” sounds that don’t exist but are anchored in reality and in the emotions of many people. About 10% to 15% of adults suffer from this hearing disorder, which has variable effects on their daily life. From simple anxiety to trouble sleeping, auditory hallucinations can become a real handicap if they persist.

The vast majority of tinnitus is caused by hearing loss related to dysfunction of the inner ear and the auditory nerve, the cochlear nerve responsible for transmitting sound signals to the brain. But only a small proportion of cases of tinnitus are associated with an ENT or neurological cause identifiable by current methodsexplains P.r: Hung Tai-Wan, Head of Audiology and Otoneurological Research at Lyon University Hospital and President of the Association…

Source: Le Figaro

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