Effect of Intratympanic Steroid Injection in Patients of Idiopathic Tinnitus
Abstract: Background: This study evaluates the effectiveness of intratympanic dexamethasone injections in alleviating tinnitus severity and improving hearing outcomes in patients with idiopathic tinnitus. Methods: A prospective observational study was conducted from June 2023 to December 2024 at the Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Gandhi Medical College & Hamidia Hospital, Bhopal. Seventy patients who met the inclusion criteria received two intratympanic dexamethasone injections at one-week intervals. Tinnitus severity and hearing thresholds were assessed pre- and 4 weeks post-treatment using the Tinnitus Handicap Inventory (THI) and Pure Tone Audiometry (PTA), respectively. Results: The mean THI score significantly reduced from 44.89?18.16 to 35.11?16.94 (p
Keywords: Tinnitus, Intratympanic Injection, Dexamethasone, Idiopathic Tinnitus, Tinnitus Handicap Inventory, Sensorineural Hearing Loss
How to Cite?: Dr. Hemant Kumar, Dr. Yashveer J. K., Dr. Smita Soni, Dr. Kirti Y. K., Dr. Akash Gupta, "Effect of Intratympanic Steroid Injection in Patients of Idiopathic Tinnitus", Volume 14 Issue 10, October 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1292-1296, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR251024195809, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR251024195809