IJSR International Journal of Scientific Research 2277 - 8179 Indian Society for Health and Advanced Research ijsr-8-4-18812 Original Research Paper A clinical study on Tinnitus Manas Ranjan Rout Dr. Dr Jerusha deepthi Gudapati Dr. April 2019 8 4 01 02 ABSTRACT

Introduction – Ringing noise in the ear is called tinnitus. There are various causes of it. Though it is not life threatening, sometimes it is more disturbing for the patient causing psychological problem. Aims and objectives – A clinical study of tinnitus and evaluate the treatment protocol used at our institute. Materials and methods – This is a Retrospective study of 60 patients with tinnitus. Patients previously treated with certain protocol were evaluated and data was analysed. Observation – 41% patients were responded to medical therapy alone.83.3% (50) patients were improved from tinnitus, 6.6% (4) remained same and 10% (6) deteriorated. But it is statistically significant. Conclusion – The treatment protocol used in our institute is effective statistically. But further study has to be done on it