Years of loud music can cause tumours

Research has discovered that people with years of repeated exposure to loud noise have an increased risk of developing a non-cancerous tumour, called acoustic neuroma,that may lead to hearing loss.The study found that people who had been exposed to years of loud noise were on average one-and-a-half times more likely to develop this type of tumour compared to people who weren't exposed to such noise on a regular basis.Hearing loss occurs gradually as the tumour grows slowly and presses the cranial nerve that is responsible for sensing sound and helping with balance.Symptoms of the tumour include hearing loss and tinnitus, a constant ringing in the ears.They also typically become noticeable around age 50 or older.