What is Tinnitus?
Tinnitus (from the Latin tinnitus or "ringing") is a condition characterized by ringing, swishing, or other noises that appear to be originating in the ear or head. Not normally a dangerous or serious problem, tinnitus is usually a symptom of some other underlying condition and most often considered a nuisance.
Who gets Tinnitus?
Although anyone can get tinnitus. This includes men, white people, older adults (over the age of 65), and those with age-related hearing loss. In addition, people who have been exposed to loud noises for extended periods of time and those with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are known to have higher rates of tinnitus.On average 1 in 5 Americans are affected by Tinnitus.
What causes tinnitus?
Tinnitus is a symptom of a variety of health conditions, blood vessel disorders, and effects from medications. The most common causes of tinnitus are age-related hearing loss, exposure to loud noises, earwax blockage in the ear canal, and abnormal bone growth in the ear. Less common causes include an inner ear disorder called Meniere's disease, stress and depression, head or neck injuries, and a benign tumor of the cranial nerve called acoustic neuroma.
What are the symptoms of tinnitus?
Symptoms of tinnitus include hearing sounds when no external sound is present. The ears may sense ringing, buzzing, roaring, clicking, whistling, hissing, or squealing. Noises may appear low or high in pitch and may interfere with a person's ability to concentrate.
How can tinnitus be prevented?
Some types of tinnitus may be avoided by following preventive measures. For example, it is not recommended to use cotton swabs to clean the ears. In addition, tinnitus can be prevented by wearing ear plugs at work (if there is excessive noise), at rock concerts, at sporting events, and while hunting, using a lawnmower, and blow drying hair. Maintaining good cardiovascular health by exercising regularly may reduce the chances of developing tinnitus linked to blood vessel disorders.
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A physical exam should be performed, which may include an examination of the ears, the nasal passages and sinuses, and the throat.
Many common causes of hearing loss can be detected through an examination of the ears and nose combined with simple hearing tests performed in the physician's office.
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Hi, In my opinion, probably not. Tinnitus is usually related to some type of nerve activity either caused by damage to the inner ear or within the brain itself. I've dealt with Tinnitus for several years now and it's a real annoyance. Better off seeing a specialist to get the cause diagnosed as there may be a treatment for your specific type of Tinnitus. Hope this helps, Cubby
Vitus Tinnitus was created in 1997.
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Tinnitus Sanctus was created on 2008-11-14.
American Tinnitus Association was created in 1971.
I don't believe there is any age limit for Tinnitus.
International Tinnitus Journal was created in 1995.
Tinnitus is a ringing, buzzing, or roaring sound in one or both ears.
Mastoiditis can cause hearing loss which may result in tinnitus.
Tinnitus is a symptom itself. There are two types of tinnitus 1. Objective tinnitus ( which can be heard by your doctor with a special listening device) 2. Subjective tinnitus ( heard only by the patient) Tinnitus is the perception of sounds by a person that are not in the outside world. Approximately 30 million people in the US suffer from it daily. It is treatable in 90% of cases by ENT physicians. For more info about tinnitus go to: <a href="http://theheardoc.com">Hearing Loss: Facts and Fiction</a>
It is possible, but don't worry about it too much, it could be temporary tinnitus common in younger ages. it just depends on how the tinnitus was triggered.