{"id":2782,"date":"2022-05-12T22:52:43","date_gmt":"2022-05-13T02:52:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/augustaent.com\/?p=2782"},"modified":"2022-05-12T22:52:46","modified_gmt":"2022-05-13T02:52:46","slug":"why-do-so-many-veterans-get-tinnitus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/augustaent.com\/why-do-so-many-veterans-get-tinnitus\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Do So Many Veterans Get Tinnitus?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Hearing problems such as tinnitus are the most prevalent service-connected disability<\/a> among veterans. Let\u2019s take a look at why that is and what can be done to help manage the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n

What is Tinnitus? <\/h2>\n\n\n
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Tinnitus<\/a> is described as a perceived ringing in the ears. However, it can also sound like hissing, buzzing, roaring, sizzling, clicking or other noise. People may experience acute tinnitus that only lasts a few days, or they may have symptoms for weeks, months or even years.<\/p>\n\n\n

Exposure to Loud Noise Increases Tinnitus Risk<\/h2>\n\n\n

Military veterans are exposed to loud noises than can damage the ear, particularly in the form of blasts and gunfire. Noises of this volume can rupture the eardrum or damage the inner ear, and lead to hearing loss. People who experience hearing loss <\/a>are much more likely to experience tinnitus.<\/p>\n\n\n

Traumatic Brain Injury Can Cause Hearing Problems<\/h2>\n\n\n

Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) can increase the risk of hearing loss and tinnitus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A 2019 study found that even a mild TBI is associated with up to a 75.7% incidence of tinnitus<\/a>. \u00a0Among the studies other findings were that the likelihood of tinnitus among 2,600 surveyed United States Marines increased if they experienced a:<\/p>\n\n\n\n