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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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
Subjective tinnitus, especially that associated with age-related hearing loss, can be treated with hearing aids , noise generators or other masking devices, biofeedback , antidepressant medications, or lifestyle modifications.
Vitus Tinnitus was created in 1997.
i have a friend with this problem and found she had pulsatile or pulsating tinnitus which is caused by a middle ear infection, treated with antibiotics, hope this helps
While tinnitus often cannot be treated, there are some natural and herbal remedies that can help lessen the symptoms. Doctors recommend lifestyle changes such as reducing or ceasing alcohol consumption, avoiding exposure to things that exacerbate your tinnitus (caffeine, nicotine, or loud noises for example), or covering up the noise. Using ginkgo biloba is also recommended, though some studies show it provides a benefit and other studies show it does not. Zinc is also recommended in cases of age-related tinnitus.
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American Tinnitus Association was created in 1971.
I don't believe there is any age limit for Tinnitus.
Tinnitus Sanctus was created on 2008-11-14.
International Tinnitus Journal was created in 1995.