The study provides an in-depth analysis of tinnitus by categorizing it into otologic, non-otologic, and mixed types. It finds that 70.7% of tinnitus cases are otologic, primarily linked to middle and inner ear issues. Non-otologic causes, including central and somatosensory origins, are less common. Tinnitus is more prevalent in older patients and males but with no significant links. Otologic cases were often found to be associated with reduced hearing, central cases with significant giddiness, and somatosensory cases.
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