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I have had tinnitus for about 8 years. recently had two surgeries with anesthesia. tinnitus went away for about 24-36 hours afterwards. has anyone seen this before and maybe why?

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

I can't find any info about this "marvelous" effect of general anesthesia on tinnitus but this rare phenomenon has been discussed on social media. I wish you be free from TINNITUS forever.

Answered 6/4/2023

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This has been reported in PubMed in as many as 30% of general anesthesia cases? I will research the mechanism and duration of this side effect. Nitrous oxide inhalation has improved tinnitus until it wears off.

Answered 6/6/2023

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