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Tinnitus evoked by speech.

Ranjit K Mal¹, Desmond A Nuñez

¹Department of Otolaryngology, University of Bristol, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, United Kingdom. malr@doctors.org.uk

The International Tinnitus Journal

|March 1, 2005

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Tinnitus can be triggered by voice, not just physical sensations. This study explores how brain changes and hearing loss may cause voice-induced tinnitus.

Area of Science:

Neuroscience
Audiology
Ophthalmology

Background:

Tinnitus, often perceived as ringing in the ears, can be modulated by somatosensory stimuli and gaze.
Understanding the diverse triggers of tinnitus is crucial for developing effective management strategies.

Observation:

Two cases of troublesome tinnitus induced specifically by speech (voice) are presented.
Both patients exhibited hearing loss and central nervous system ischemic changes confirmed by magnetic resonance imaging.

Findings:

The study investigates the novel link between auditory perception (tinnitus) and vocal stimuli.
Central nervous system alterations appear to play a significant role in voice-induced tinnitus.

Implications:

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Cross-modal plasticity may offer a neurobiological explanation for this unusual tinnitus presentation.
Further research into voice-induced tinnitus could reveal new diagnostic and therapeutic targets.