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Tinnitus

Tinnitus is a common medical problem that affects about 1 in 5 people. It presents as a ringing or noise in the ears, and is usually a symptom of an underlying issue. Tinnitus is not usually a sign of a serious disease, but can indicate an ear injury, a circulatory system disorder, or an early sign of hearing loss.

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What causes head pressure and ringing in the ears?

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Over-fatigue causes head-pressure and ringing in the ears. Also a sinus infection and sometimes the start of the flu or a bad cold. Try taking your hair blower and put it on low until it's warm and then gently let the warm air go into each ear for about 20 seconds. This will help to alleviate some of it. Migraines can also do this so if it last for more than a few days it's best to see your doctor.

How many people in the US have tinnitus?

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Tinnitus affects as many as 40 million adults in the United States

What is the general cause for hearing ringing in ones ears?

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tinitis

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Tinnitus is the medical term for ringing in the ears, not the cause. The cause of it can be due to a number of things, a few of which are taking too many aspirin, other medications, exposure to loud sounds, and high blood pressure.

If you aren't taking any meds that can cause this, and if you haven't been exposed to loud sounds, you really need to see a doctor to diagnose and treat the cause of this.

Is there any cure for tinnitus?

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Tinnitus is a common problem with about 20% of people having it at some time in their life. There is no specific cure because Tinnitus is not really a medical condition, but a symptom of another condition. Depending on what condition it is a symptom of will determine if it can be cured or not.

What is tinnitus?

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Psychosomatic suggests no external cause however tinnitus can be caused by real external forces. Exposure to loud noises, head injuries and some medical conditions (illnesses) can also cause it.

Can tinnitus be fully cured?

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I am a deaf person I have a Profound to sevear hearing loss Based on current Science and technology there is no cure for hearing loss. there are aids that can help improve hearing and social and academical skills. But unfourtuantly there has been no cure. so yes it is permanent. Hearing aids and Cochlear Implants may help improve hearing but it will never become "compleatly Hearing" ever again.

How is tinnitus treated in alternative medicine?

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The treatment options that are there for tinnitus are coping technique and sound therapy. The sound therapy is used to get the patients to be accustomed to different sounds, so that they may be able to cope.

What is average settlement for tinnitus?

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What could cause pressure and ringing in the ears?

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All kinds of things, from ear infections to ruptured eardrums to ear squeezes to high blood pressure. If you think you or someone you know has an ear problem, seek professional medical advice and have it treated soon.

Tinnitus is the medical term for "hearing" noises in your ears. The noises may sound like ringing, blowing, roaring, buzzing, hissing, humming, whistling. Considerations

Tinnitus is common. Almost everyone experiences a mild form of tinnitus once in awhile that only lasts a few minutes. However, constant or recurring tinnitus is stressful and can interfere with your ability to concentrate or sleep.

Common Causes

It is not known exactly what causes a person to "hear" sounds. However, tinnitus can be a symptom of almost any ear problem, including ear infections, foreign objects or wax in the ear, and injury from loud noises. Alcohol, caffeine, antibiotics, aspirin, or other drugs can also cause ear noises.

Tinnitus may occur with hearing loss. Occasionally, it is a sign of high blood pressure, an allergy, or anemia. Rarely, tinnitus is a sign of a serious problem like a tumor or aneurysm. Tinnitus is often more noticeable when you go to bed at night because your surroundings are quieter and you are more apt to be kept awake by even the sound of a soft ceiling fan or humidifier. Learn ways to relax. Feeling stressed or anxious can worsen tinnitus. Avoid caffeine, alcohol, and smoking. Get enough rest. Try sleeping with your head propped up in an elevated position. This lessens head congestion.

See you doctor if ear noises start after a head injury. The noises are associated with other unexplained symptoms like dizziness, feeling off balance, nausea, or vomiting.

There is no known cure for tinnitus. If the underlying cause is determined, then fixing that problem may take away your tinnitus (for example, removal of ear wax). Otherwise, measures to help you lessen or live with the noises are taken.

A tinnitus masker, a device worn like a hearing aid, may help. This works by producing low-level sound directly into the ear to cover or disguise the ear noise so that it is less bothersome. A hearing aid may help lessen ear noise and amplify outside sounds.

Medications such as anti-arrhythmic (usually used for irregular heart rhythms), antidepressants, vasodilators, tranquilizers, and anticonvulsants may help. Antihistamines (e.g., meclizine) are also often effective.

Sometimes, counseling may help you learn to tolerate tinnitus. When appropriate, you may be encouraged to consider biofeedback training. This is a method that helps you learn to control body functions by monitoring specific responses (such as tightness of a muscle group) and altering this response through relaxation.

Is there any natural remedy for tinnitus without taking any medicine?

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try knocking the earbone (not the real ear bone but outside of your hear, near the opening) with your fingers for 20 seconds very lightly. this was in some science magazine that small vibratio0ns after ringing in the ear will take it away.

i have tested this many times and it goes away almost always after you do this.....

What causes tinnitus?

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There are many causes of tinnitus; from loud noise damage (most common) to ear infections and jaw problems.

Yes, jaw problems (temporomandibular joint disorder) does cause tinnitus. However, I listened to a doctor of the neck and head institute of Michigan on a Michigan radio program who says that TMJ also comes with a lot of headache problems, too.

The most current research says that tinnitus is a sort of "hidden" hearing loss. For example, the brain creates the ringing sound as a sort of defense, to fill the gap, of actual hearing loss.

This research shows that it is something that is not happening in the ears, but in the brain. This was tested. People who could not stand the ringing offered to have their auditory nerves severed. This meant, they would sacrifice their hearing (hopefully they had it in just one ear). The results? Although they could no longer hear, the ringing did not go away. It remained the same.

Also, the research shows certainly that people with tinnitus have weakened nerve fibers that run from the choclea into the brain.

The report comes from the most recent issue of Science News Magazine.

Of people with tinnitus, about half just live with it and naturally adjust or adapt to it (as a three-legged dog gets along fine, seemingly unhampered.)

Another direction of research points to neurons misfiring in the auditory cortex of the brain.

Stop ringing in ears?

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I suffered from persistent ringing in my ears, also known as tinnitus for years, before finally finding treatments that work. I used http://cure-tinnitus-guide.blogspot.com/ While it is not a 100% cure, my condition is probably 90% improved, as is my quality of life!

Does aspirin cause tinnitus?

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According to wikipedia it can be a side effect of taking Aspirin in higher doses

''The main undesirable side effects of aspirin are gastrointestinal ulcers, stomach bleeding, and tinnitus, especially in higher doses.''

For some people any dose of aspirin causes tinnitus.

What causes ringing in the ears?

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It's the sounds of the voices from the past. Sometimes you can hear through the ringing and it goes away. If you listen closely you can hear them speaking. But once you start noticing them, they start noticing you.

Can having tooth crowns installed on upper front teeth cause symptoms of vertigo hearing loss and tinnitus in one ear only?

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I have 2 crowns on my top two teeth, but no problems. You should talk to your doctor or dentist about the possibilities of a connection.

Can vancomycin cause hearing loss and tinnitus?

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Yes, it can, but it usually occurs only if the blood serum levels of vanc are very high or it was infused too quickly. Ototoxicity is often reversible once serum levels are at an appropriate level.

What does ringing off mean?

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You got ringing in your ears just randomly?

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Ringing in your ears? Unless you've been taking medication lately that warns you about side affects like ringing in your ears, you're probably fine. When there is a silence in a house or outside, I get random ringing in my ears as well. Don't sweat it. It's probably nothing.