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The Association Between Stress and Symptomatic Tinnitus: A Preliminary Study
Jiangyu Yan1, Linrong Wu1, Yuan Lv1
1Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Ningbo Medical Center Lihuili Hospital, Ningbo, Zhejiang, China.
Ear, Nose, & Throat Journal
|May 9, 2024
Summary
High stress levels are linked to symptomatic tinnitus, significantly impacting quality of life. This study found stress is an independent risk factor for developing tinnitus symptoms.
Area of Science:
- Audiology
- Psychiatry
- Public Health
Background:
- Tinnitus significantly diminishes quality of life for affected individuals.
- Stress is implicated in the development of various mental health conditions.
- Tinnitus-related symptoms exacerbate the negative impact on patients' lives.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between stress and symptomatic tinnitus.
- To identify stress as a potential risk factor for tinnitus.
Main Methods:
- 183 participants were divided into three groups based on tinnitus symptoms.
- Audiological examinations and questionnaires, including the Social Readjustment Rating Scale (SRRS) and Tinnitus Handicapped Inventory (THI), were administered.
- Statistical analysis was performed to compare stress levels across groups and identify risk factors.
Main Results:
- Participants with symptomatic tinnitus exhibited higher mean SRRS scores compared to asymptomatic and control groups (P < .001).
- A Grade 2 SRRS score was identified as an independent risk factor for symptomatic tinnitus.
- SRRS scores showed a positive correlation with THI scores, indicating greater tinnitus-related disability with increased stress.
Conclusions:
- Stress is demonstrably associated with the occurrence of symptomatic tinnitus.
- Managing stress may be a crucial component in preventing or alleviating tinnitus symptoms.
- This research highlights the importance of considering psychological factors in tinnitus management and treatment.
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