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How do you manage tinnitus in patients with intracranial hypotension?

What is the etiology/pathology for tinnitus in Intracranial hypotension? How often is this symptom encountered in patients with intracranial hypotension?
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Tinnitus or hearing loss is "a common complaint" (1) with intracranial hypotension (I do not know if anyone has documented an exact percentage).

The etiology of tinnitus or muffled hearing in intracranial hypotension is unknown. Traction or irritation of the acoustic nerve due to "sagging" of the bra...

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