Stroke-Induced Tinnitus

Tips from survivors: “Soft background noise helps distract my brain from the ringing.”

A persistent ringing, buzzing, or humming sound in the ears that occurs after a stroke.

Hearing sounds such as ringing, buzzing, clicking, or hissing that are not coming from an external source.

Stroke can affect the brain’s auditory pathways or blood flow related to hearing, leading to abnormal sound perception.

Uncommon, but reported in some stroke survivors depending on the location of the brain injury.

Hearing evaluations, sound therapy, stress management, and strategies to mask the noise such as background sounds.

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