Tinnitus is a common presentation to general practice. The pathology of tinnitus is complicated, and there is a general lack of understanding and insight about this condition and its management. This article aims to provide an overview of tinnitus to enable GPs to manage this condition and to understand those cases that require urgent referral to secondary care.
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