Is tinnitus genetic?
Although tinnitus is mainly linked to hearing loss, a recent study found some types of tinnitus can be genetic. Talking to a hearing specialist and having a hearing and tinnitus assessment are important. We can tell you what’s best to help with your tinnitus.
Maas I. L., et al. (2017). Genetic susceptibility to bilateral tinnitus in a Swedish twin cohort. Genet. Med. [Epub ahead of print]. 10.1038/gim.2017.4
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