Can a Vitamin B12 Deficiency Cause Pulsatile Tinnitus?
1. Introduction A vitamin B12 deficiency can cause pulsatile tinnitus by inducing a hyperdynamic circulatory state secondary to megaloblastic anemia or by damaging the myelin sheath surrounding the auditory nerve. When the body lacks sufficient vitamin B12 to produce healthy red blood cells, the heart must pump blood more forcefully to deliver adequate oxygen to … Read more