Kindly Advice As Is There Any Relation Of Tinnitus/Hearing Loss Die To B12 And Vitamin D3 Deficiency ?

Posted on Wed, 25 Sep 2024

Question: Dear Dr.,

I have observed Tinnitus type problem in my left ear since last 3 months. Also my hearing ability become low. ENT Dr told me Semsonural hearing loss.

In My Annual health report, Vitamin B12 is 160 and D3 is 22.
Lipid profile is not as expected.

I follow healthy lifestyle.

Kindly advice as is there any relation of Tinnitus/Hearing loss die to B12 and Vitamin D3 deficiency ?

Pl suggest/advice.

Thank You.

Answered by Dr. Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Take vitamin B12 supplement

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.

Vitamin B12 deficiency may cause the damage of neurons resulting in hearing loss and tinnitus.
In your case, it is lower than normal range.
Normal values are 160 to 950 picograms per milliliter.
So,I recommend to take a vitamin B12 supplement.
As per vitamin D, it should be between 20 and 40 ng/mL.
So, in your case it is on the lowest side of the normal range.

Hope my answer was helpful.
If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.

Kind regards!

Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician

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