Tinnitus

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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Stress is a frequent causative agent for tinnitus. It can also worsen existing tinnitus. Lack of sleep can definitely worsen tinnitus by adding stress. In our dream sleep ( REM sleep ) we effectively solve our problems. When REM sleep is suppressed and restful sleep is not obtained, the body is stressed and tinnitus typically can worsen.

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I have ringing in both ears more in the right. I can only really hear it if i put earplugs in or in quite places. I try to ignore it really.

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Some cases of tinnitus can be treated by removal of the underlying cause. These include surgical treatment of impacted ear wax, tumors, head injuries, or malformed blood vessels; discontinuance of ototoxic medications

A root canal itself is not a direct cause of tinnitus, which is often related to ear issues or auditory nerve damage. However, complications from the procedure, such as infection or inflammation, could potentially lead to symptoms that might include tinnitus. If you experience tinnitus following a root canal, it's essential to consult with your dentist or a healthcare professional to determine the underlying cause and appropriate treatment.

Tinnitus is a symptom of hearing loss. While there is no cure for tinnitus, for many people using hearing aids can reduce the severity of the tinnitus. To get the best results it is important to establish the frequency and intensity the tinnitus.

It may sometimes be a symptom of hearing loss.

The proper term for ringing buzzing or roaring in the ears is Tinnitus. The proper medical way to pronounce it is TIN-nit-us, not tin-I-tus (the second pronunciation would denote an inflammation, which tinnitus is not).

There are many causes of tinnitus, but in general it is caused by a disruption in the auditory pathway to the brain. The brain tries to interpret the random misfiring that this disruption causes, but it cannot. The hearing center of the brain (temporal lobe) sends the signal to the thinking part of your brain (frontal cortex) to help it out. When it reaches the frontal cortex is when you first perceive it. Hench, you then hear Tinnitus.

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.

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

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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.....

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.

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