IJERPH, Vol. 17, Pages 834: Association between Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss and Preexisting Thyroid Diseases: A Nationwide Case-Control Study in Taiwan
Conclusion: Preexisting hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism appear associated with SSNHL susceptibility in Taiwan. Physicians should be wary of this elevated risk of SSNHL among patients with previously diagnosed thyroid dysfunction, especially women and patients aged more than 50 years.
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - Category: Environmental Health Authors: Tsai Chang Hsu Yang Liu Tsai Chang Lee Huang Lin Luan Tags: Article Source Type: research
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