Tinnitus
Tinnitus is consciously hearing a sound that is not generated by any source outside the body. It is not a disease, but a symptom of an underlying problem.
In almost all cases, tinnitus is a subjective noise, meaning that only the person who has tinnitus can hear it. The most common form of tinnitus is a high-pitched steady ringing. Although tinnitus can be annoying, it is not usually a sign of anything more serious.
Causes :
The most common cause of tinnitus is damage and loss of the tiny sensory hair cells in the cochlea of the inner ear. This damage typically occurs as a result of the normal aging process, and from prolonged exposure to excessively loud noise. Hearing loss coincides with tinnitus.
Symptoms
Tinnitus is a non-auditory, internal sound that can be intermittent or continuous, in one or both ears, and either a low- or high-pitch squeal. The varying sounds of tinnitus have been described as whistling, chirping, clicking, screeching, hissing, static, roaring, buzzing, pulsing, whooshing, or musical.
The volume of the sound can fluctuate and is often most noticeable at night or during periods of quiet. Tinnitus is often accompanied by a certain amount of hearing loss.
Treatment
Treating any underlying cause of the tinnitus is the first step in addressing the condition, such as prompt care for an ear infection, discontinuing ototoxic medications, and treating TMJ problems.
For the majority of those experiencing tinnitus, there is no cure. Most people "get used" to tinnitus and learn to tune it out.
Attempting to ignore tinnitus rather than focusing more attention on it can provide substantial relief.
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