A study published in the journal Scientific Reports finds a possible link between tinnitus and body composition in men. Study: Associations between tinnitus and body composition: a cross-sectional study . Image Credit: Image Point Fr / Shutterstock Tinnitus is a perception of sound in one or both ears that can be bothersome to patients.
The condition is commonly described as a ringing or buzzing noise in ears that can be transient or constant. Tinnitus has two forms, i.e.
, subjective tinnitus and objective tinnitus. While subjective tinnitus is perceived only by the affected individual, objective tinnitus is detectable by physicians. Both types are often associated with hearing loss.
Subjective tinnitus can also occur in individuals with normal hearing. In these cases, a link has been found between tinnitus and various physical conditions, including pain, infection, sleep quality, anxiety, and depression. Subjective tinnitus can also be associated with diseases that cause structural or functional changes in the brain through chronic inflammation.
Some studies have found significant tinnitus associations with body mass index (BMI) and body fat percentage in obese individuals. These associations might be due to obesity-related increased inflammatory responses. In this study, scientists have investigated the association between tinnitus and body composition in individuals with normal hearing.
The study analyzed physical, otological (related to ear and its diseases), and body com.
