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Postzoster Neuralgia Linked to Tinnitus

Nationwide cohort analysis finds higher tinnitus incidence during long-term follow-up among patients with postzoster neuralgia, particularly older patients and certain comorbidities.

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  • Andrea Surnit

  • March 31, 2026

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    Patients with postzoster neuralgia have a 35% higher risk of developing tinnitus compared to matched controls.

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    The study analyzed data from 3,417 patients with postzoster neuralgia and matched controls using propensity score matching.

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    The incidence rate of tinnitus was 146 cases per 10,000 person-years in the postzoster neuralgia group.

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    Patients aged 60 years or older had a 2.37 times greater risk of tinnitus compared to those younger than 40.

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    Comorbid conditions like hearing loss, sleep disorders, and anxiety were associated with higher tinnitus risk.

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Postzoster Neuralgia Linked to Tinnitus

  • by Andrea Surnit

  • March 31, 2026

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