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Does tinnitus go away ? can severe anxiety cause chronic tinnitus ?

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Dr. Mark Owolabi answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Anxiety doesn’t cause tinnitus but it can make it worse. Assuming you’ve ruled out common structural conditions with your ENT specialist, please explore mindfulness practices to help you reduce the anxiety surrounding the tinnitus.

Answered 3/15/2023

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