Tinnitus sensation pre and post nutritional intervention in metabolic disorders.
BACKGROUND
Different etiologies are related to tinnitus including metabolic disorders (blood glucose and lipids).


OBJECTIVE
The aim of this study was compare tinnitus severity by self-report measures pre and post nutritional intervention, using the Tinnitus Handicap Inventory.


METHODS
Participants of this study were twenty one male and female subjects, with ages ranging from 40 to 82 years. Inclusion criteria involved the presence of tinnitus and metabolic disorder diagnosed by laboratory exams. All subjects were submitted to a nutritional intervention program. Audiological evaluation and the Tinnitus Handicap Inventory were applied pre and post intervention.


RESULTS
When comparing the presence of tinnitus pre and post intervention, data analysis indicates statistical difference concerning tinnitus sensation--71.5% of the individuals referred less impact of tinnitus in daily activities.


CONCLUSIONS
An important difference was observed concerning tinnitus influence in subject's life by self-report measures. A direct relation between tinnitus and metabolic disorders in cases related with this symptom was verified.
Almeida
Thamine Andrade Siqueira
TA
Departamento de Fisioterapia, Fonoaudiologia e Terapia Ocupacional, Faculdade de Medicina, USP. thaminedealmeida@gmail.com
Samelli
Alessandra Giannella
AG
Mecca
Fabíola Del Nero
Fdel N
De Martino
Eliana
E
Paulino
Adriana Machado
AM
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D044882:Glucose Metabolism Disorders / Q000150:complications* / Q000178:diet therapy / Q000378:metabolism; D006801:Humans; D052439:Lipid Metabolism Disorders / Q000150:complications* / Q000178:diet therapy / Q000378:metabolism; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013997:Time Factors; D014012:Tinnitus / Q000209:etiology*