Feeling like your head is spinning or like everything is spiraling in a fast and rapid way. That is what usually characterizes a person’s sensation of being dizzy or experiencing nausea. Doctors carefully differentiate this feeling into 3 specific kinds. Feeling a sense of spinning sensation and sometimes accompanied with ear ringing problems is referred to as vertigo. Being off balance can be called disequilibrium. Having a swimming sensation and lightheadedness is considered to be dizziness.
Such feelings and situations may come off rather normally or somehow not have that serious connotation. Going to the hospital and being checked out by a doctor is an advisable thing to do. In addition, there are also many natural home remedies for dizziness out there. One example would be the use of an organic herb. Basil is a good tonic that could help solve dizziness as well as other bodily ailments like muscle cramps and diarrhea. In using basil to aid dizziness, combine three pieces of leaves into a cup of boiling milk. Drink it up before going to bed to assure a dizzy-free good night’s sleep.
Another wonder organic medicine is the lemon. Lemon juice can also help in giving you that firm stand on the ground whenever you get dizzy. Such substance has medicinal properties that can help you relax the veins that lead to your brain. The procedure is to mix the lemon juice with water and add some black pepper in it. Also, to add a bit of flavor to your drink, add a pinch of salt. Make sure that all the contents are being stirred well. Drink it up for a more refreshed and healthy body.
The cayenne herb helps relieve dizziness, cramps and nausea in a person by improving the circulatory system. It is also one of the most efficient ways of home medication for dizziness since it usually has its effect on the person really fast. To use cayenne as a medication, just mix it up with one cup of water. Together with the solution, add in a pinch of salt, pepper, and vinegar.
Garlic is also another option to use as self medication for dizziness. Use just a small slice of garlic root and boil it in a cup of water. Strain the solution and then drink. This alternative may have slower effects as compared with cayenne. However, this solution may well be the surest way of getting the job done.
Coriander seeds are one of the longest and oldest home remedies for dizziness. It has been used in the olden times as a drink to help people, especially those attending in funerals, to prevent themselves from fainting. Its seeds are very useful in helping our bodies regulate breathing. In making the solution, soak a teaspoonful or coriander seeds with gooseberry powder. Make sure to store it well in a tight container and let it stand overnight. In the morning, strain the solution and add a teaspoon of sugar. Drink it up.
All of these herbs are considered not only as remedies for dizziness but also a natural cure for tinnitus which can be brought about by dizziness or vertigo.
November 25, 2008
Depression and Tinnitus
Many people who experience hearing sounds like that of a ringing in the ears are probably suffering from tinnitus. Tinnitus, meaning “ringing” in Latin, is an ear disorder. It is not in itself considered as a disease rather, it is a symptom to an underlying condition. Being exposed to such sounds and sensations would usually keep us awake at night or be bothered by it even when we are at work or study.
Research shows that most people that are known to have tinnitus are not depressed or seriously bothered by it. There are cases however where people who are injured or greatly affected by such disorder are often found to be suffering from major depressive situations. With this in mind, questions come out. Some would probably ask: Is tinnitus the one factor that is causing depression? If you find yourself staying up all night due to hearing sounds in your ear which can only be heard by you would probably be quite frustrating and would thus lead to depression. Studies show that tinnitus does not cause depression. It is considered to be just a stress or that can trigger a psychiatric episode in a vulnerable person.
Other could also pose the question the other way around. Does depression cause tinnitus? Doctors have studied such possibility and concluded a negative answer. Depression does not cause for a person to have tinnitus. However, if a person already has tinnitus, although it is barely noticeable, it can become more intrusive when such person begins to pay attention to it.
Suffering from tinnitus, be it caused by depression or not, really is stressful and frustrating. Nonetheless, there are studies made to find our more about such cure for tinnitus. There are many different various ways of treating tinnitus specially aimed at people who complain bitterly about it as a cause of their depression. Opting for treatment with tricyclic antidepressant drugs helps such patients suffering from insomnia. Although the drugs have its certain end results on the patients, they are found to be more effective due to its placebo effect. Patients tend to believe that they are healed just because they have had taken medicine. Somehow it is all in the state of mind.
Other options for treatment are more focused on counseling, relaxation techniques, and other advices on ways to cope up with living with tinnitus. As per example, there is a treatment referred to as tinnitus retraining therapy or TRT. This procedure aims to help and train the brain to learn to ignore the tinnitus. In this case, the tinnitus is not stopped. It is just a means of controlling your sensations and diverting your attention. In that way, the person suffering from tinnitus would be less bothered by it. This therapy comes with a regular frequency of counseling sessions. This is done so as to be able to practice such control and be cured by not focusing on the effects of the tinnitus.
There is indeed a relationship or connection between depression and tinnitus. But being affected by both can still be cured with the correct effective tinnitus treatments.
Research shows that most people that are known to have tinnitus are not depressed or seriously bothered by it. There are cases however where people who are injured or greatly affected by such disorder are often found to be suffering from major depressive situations. With this in mind, questions come out. Some would probably ask: Is tinnitus the one factor that is causing depression? If you find yourself staying up all night due to hearing sounds in your ear which can only be heard by you would probably be quite frustrating and would thus lead to depression. Studies show that tinnitus does not cause depression. It is considered to be just a stress or that can trigger a psychiatric episode in a vulnerable person.
Other could also pose the question the other way around. Does depression cause tinnitus? Doctors have studied such possibility and concluded a negative answer. Depression does not cause for a person to have tinnitus. However, if a person already has tinnitus, although it is barely noticeable, it can become more intrusive when such person begins to pay attention to it.
Suffering from tinnitus, be it caused by depression or not, really is stressful and frustrating. Nonetheless, there are studies made to find our more about such cure for tinnitus. There are many different various ways of treating tinnitus specially aimed at people who complain bitterly about it as a cause of their depression. Opting for treatment with tricyclic antidepressant drugs helps such patients suffering from insomnia. Although the drugs have its certain end results on the patients, they are found to be more effective due to its placebo effect. Patients tend to believe that they are healed just because they have had taken medicine. Somehow it is all in the state of mind.
Other options for treatment are more focused on counseling, relaxation techniques, and other advices on ways to cope up with living with tinnitus. As per example, there is a treatment referred to as tinnitus retraining therapy or TRT. This procedure aims to help and train the brain to learn to ignore the tinnitus. In this case, the tinnitus is not stopped. It is just a means of controlling your sensations and diverting your attention. In that way, the person suffering from tinnitus would be less bothered by it. This therapy comes with a regular frequency of counseling sessions. This is done so as to be able to practice such control and be cured by not focusing on the effects of the tinnitus.
There is indeed a relationship or connection between depression and tinnitus. But being affected by both can still be cured with the correct effective tinnitus treatments.
November 20, 2008
Pulsatile Tinnitus Symptoms
Having the pulsatile tinnitus symptoms may mean that you have to visit your doctor as soon as possible. It is for the reason that you may be suffering from a medical condition, which, at times, can be fatal when left untreated. Also, tinnitus, in general, is treated according to its cause.
The most notable of the pulsatile tinnitus symptoms is the presence of a ringing ear noise that beats rhythmically with your heartbeat. You may hear a sound that can be a low-pitched thumping or booming, a high-pitched clicking, or a rougher blowing noise coincidental with respiration.
Usually, the type of noise that you perceive has something to do with where it is coming from. A low humming, for instance, can be the result of a venous blood flow. On the other hand, a fast clicking sensation is associated with contractions of the middle ear and palatal muscles.
Most of the causes of this type of tinnitus are circulatory problems. Its common causes include abnormality in the vein or artery, hypertension, heart murmur, and glomus (globe-shaped) tumor. Furthermore, its other potential causes include: Arteriovenous Intracranial Hypertension (BIH), Arteriovenous Malformations (AVMs), Atherosclerotic Carotid Artery Disease, Intracranial Vascular Lesions, twisted arteries, vascular tumors in the middle ear, and chronic inflammation or infection in the middle ear.
In order to determine the root cause, some tests may have to be done. Techniques are also used to help identify the cause with a fair degree of certainty, just like Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Magnetic Resonance Angiography (MRA), carotid artery ultrasonography, CT scan, and ultrasound.
What is the relationship of problems in blood flow and the unwanted sound, you may ask. When the blood vessel is narrower than usual because of some disorder, atherosclerosis or the hardening of the arteries for instance, there will be a localized increase in blood flow. In effect, the adjacent blood vessels have to carry extra blood, and this event creates noise.
Having the pulsatile tinnitus symptoms means that you have to undergo some symptom management methods as well as multidisciplinary treatments. Moreover, the primary tinnitus treatment that you have to make use of is generally dependent on what caused the unwanted sound. For example if the cause is blocked or narrowed arteries, then surgical reparation is conducted. If it is hypertension, on the other hand, medication would be the appropriate treatment. Besides surgery and drug therapy, however, alternative treatments and relaxation therapy are also standard methods of treatments.
The most notable of the pulsatile tinnitus symptoms is the presence of a ringing ear noise that beats rhythmically with your heartbeat. You may hear a sound that can be a low-pitched thumping or booming, a high-pitched clicking, or a rougher blowing noise coincidental with respiration.
Usually, the type of noise that you perceive has something to do with where it is coming from. A low humming, for instance, can be the result of a venous blood flow. On the other hand, a fast clicking sensation is associated with contractions of the middle ear and palatal muscles.
Most of the causes of this type of tinnitus are circulatory problems. Its common causes include abnormality in the vein or artery, hypertension, heart murmur, and glomus (globe-shaped) tumor. Furthermore, its other potential causes include: Arteriovenous Intracranial Hypertension (BIH), Arteriovenous Malformations (AVMs), Atherosclerotic Carotid Artery Disease, Intracranial Vascular Lesions, twisted arteries, vascular tumors in the middle ear, and chronic inflammation or infection in the middle ear.
In order to determine the root cause, some tests may have to be done. Techniques are also used to help identify the cause with a fair degree of certainty, just like Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Magnetic Resonance Angiography (MRA), carotid artery ultrasonography, CT scan, and ultrasound.
What is the relationship of problems in blood flow and the unwanted sound, you may ask. When the blood vessel is narrower than usual because of some disorder, atherosclerosis or the hardening of the arteries for instance, there will be a localized increase in blood flow. In effect, the adjacent blood vessels have to carry extra blood, and this event creates noise.
Having the pulsatile tinnitus symptoms means that you have to undergo some symptom management methods as well as multidisciplinary treatments. Moreover, the primary tinnitus treatment that you have to make use of is generally dependent on what caused the unwanted sound. For example if the cause is blocked or narrowed arteries, then surgical reparation is conducted. If it is hypertension, on the other hand, medication would be the appropriate treatment. Besides surgery and drug therapy, however, alternative treatments and relaxation therapy are also standard methods of treatments.
November 19, 2008
Tinnitus Lipoflavonoid
One of the remedies that have been manufactured for the sufferers of tinnitus, lipoflavonoid was created in 1961. It is often used by people whose ringing in the ears is brought about by Meniere's Disease.
Tinnitus, also known as ringing ears, is defined as the perception of sound in one or both ears or in the head where no external source is present. It is caused by various medical conditions, including cochlear damage due to noise, stress, sinus problems, allergies, Meniere's Disease, vitamin B12 deficiency, and circulatory problems such as hypertension, atherosclerosis, and malformation of the capillaries.
Although it usually comes as a ringing noise, it may also come either as a buzzing, roaring, clicking, whistling, hissing, humming, or rushing noise.
How are tinnitus, lipoflavonoid, and overall ear health associated with one another?
Lipoflavonoid is a formula composed of certain vitamins such as eriodictyol glycoside, vitamin B12, vitamin C, niacin, and choline, among others. And these vitamins have something to do with ringing in the ears in one way or another.
Eriodictyol glycoside, for instance, can act as an antihistamine. Histamine induction is known to produce the symptoms of Meniere's Disease, which, as mentioned, is one of the causes of the unwanted sound. Thus, the formula provides relief to the sufferers of the disease. Also, the formula contains vitamin B12, hence, it is also helpful for those who experience th unwanted sound due to vitamin B12 deficiency.
More importantly, the vitamins that the formula contains improve circulation in the inner ear. Improvement in the circulation in the inner ear makes the microscopic hair cells responsible for transmitting electrical impulses of sound to the brain stay flexible and the fluids within the ear canals flow better. Furthermore, the vitamins that it contains promote overall ear health, thus helping in the reduction of ringing in the ears.
There are also other remedies for tinnitus other than lipoflavonoid. These include homeopathic remedies, herbal preparations, and techniques like acupressure, acupuncture, hypnotherapy, meditation, reflexology and relaxation.
Although supplements and remedies have been made available, make sure that not to take the natural treatments for granted. Avoid substances that trigger the unwanted sound such as salty foods, chocolates, coffee, soda, and alcohol. Have a proper and regular exercise and get enough sleep at night. Also, avoid going to very noisy places. But, if going to these places is inevitable, wear ear protection devices such as earplugs or special earmuffs.
November 17, 2008
Pulsatile Tinnitus Symptoms
Of the pulsatile tinnitus symptoms, being able to hear an ear noise that beats in time with the your heartbeat is the most common. Usually, the sound that you hear can be in the form of a low-pitched booming or thumping, or a high-pitched clicking noise. It may also come as a rougher blowing noise that is coincidental with respiration.
The ringing in the ear sound that a sufferer hears relating to the condition is usually associated with what caused it. For instance, a rapid clicking sensation is associated with the contractions of the middle ear and palatal muscles while a low humming can be a result of venous blood flow.
If you experience any of the pulsatile tinnitus symptoms, go visit your doctor as soon as you can. It is because the presence of the unwanted noise can mean that you are suffering from a particular medical condition, which can most likely be a circulatory problem. You may undergo a series of tests, and techniques like Magnetic Resonance Angiography (MRA), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), ultrasound, CT scan, and Carotid Artery Ultrasonography can be utilized in determining the source of the unwanted sound.
Its most common causes include glomus (globe-shaped) tumor, hypertension, abnormality of the vein or artery, and heart murmur. Moreover, its other potential causes include:
The ringing in the ear sound that a sufferer hears relating to the condition is usually associated with what caused it. For instance, a rapid clicking sensation is associated with the contractions of the middle ear and palatal muscles while a low humming can be a result of venous blood flow.
If you experience any of the pulsatile tinnitus symptoms, go visit your doctor as soon as you can. It is because the presence of the unwanted noise can mean that you are suffering from a particular medical condition, which can most likely be a circulatory problem. You may undergo a series of tests, and techniques like Magnetic Resonance Angiography (MRA), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), ultrasound, CT scan, and Carotid Artery Ultrasonography can be utilized in determining the source of the unwanted sound.
Its most common causes include glomus (globe-shaped) tumor, hypertension, abnormality of the vein or artery, and heart murmur. Moreover, its other potential causes include:
- Benign Intracranial Hypertension (BIH)
- Arteriovenous Malformations (AVMs)
- Twisted Arteries
- Atherosclerotic Carotid Artery Disease
- Intracranial Vascular Lesions
- Vascular tumors in the middle ear
- Middle ear effusion
- Chronic inflammation or infection in the middle ear
You might have observed that most of the causes have something to do with blood flow. What happens is that when the blood vessel is narrower than normal, a localized increase in blood flow takes place. As a result, the adjacent blood vessels have to carry extra blood, thus creating noise. Another example is that when you are suffering from atherosclerosis or hardening of the arteries, your blood vessels become narrow, which prevents blood from flowing easily. Thus, a noisy turbulent blood flow may take place.
When you have the pulsatile tinnitus symptoms, you may have to go through various symptom management methods together with multidisciplinary treatments. The treatments that you may have to go through generally depend on the root cause of the condition. Drug therapy, alternative treatments, relaxation therapy, and biological feedback are some examples of the standard methods of treatments being used.
Clicking In Ears
Maybe you’re wondering why you hear clicking in ears which are audible when you chew, yawn or swallow maybe caused by repetitive muscle contractions that may be the cause of objective tinnitus. There are two relatively tiny muscles in the middle ear attached to the small bones in the ear that contracts momentarily in response to ear piercing sound or loud noises in order to shield the inner ear from over-stimulation. In electronic gadgets its like a limiter, compressor and auto gain control in one which protects the signal from over modulation which can damage the speakers. In relation to these muscles, it may relax and contracts occasionally for no obvious reason which may result in rhythmic clicking sound.
Neurologic disorders that cause objective tinnitus include palatomyclonus and idiopathic stapedial muscle spasm. The Palatomyoclonus is distinguished by asymmetrical clicking in the ear. The sound is generated by the mucous membranes of the eustachian tube snapping together as the palatal musculature undergoes myoclonic contractions. The person may also sense fullness in the ear, hearing loss and sound alteration. Stress can aggravate the condition therefore the sufferer is advised to refrain from doing stressful activities. Usually, palatomyclonus is medically treated using antiparmodic agents and muscle relaxants. A doctor’s consultation is helpful for the treatment
Idiopathic stapedial muscle spasm creates a coarse, crackling, reverberating noise in the ear. Peripheral sounds, such as music tones, water faucets, and voices, are known to intensify the spasms. The disease is usually temporary and eventually disappears. In worst cases, middle ear exploration with division of the stapedius and tensor tympani muscles can be undertaken as treatment. Although the process abolishes the symptoms, it is not often required.
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Neurologic disorders that cause objective tinnitus include palatomyclonus and idiopathic stapedial muscle spasm. The Palatomyoclonus is distinguished by asymmetrical clicking in the ear. The sound is generated by the mucous membranes of the eustachian tube snapping together as the palatal musculature undergoes myoclonic contractions. The person may also sense fullness in the ear, hearing loss and sound alteration. Stress can aggravate the condition therefore the sufferer is advised to refrain from doing stressful activities. Usually, palatomyclonus is medically treated using antiparmodic agents and muscle relaxants. A doctor’s consultation is helpful for the treatment
Idiopathic stapedial muscle spasm creates a coarse, crackling, reverberating noise in the ear. Peripheral sounds, such as music tones, water faucets, and voices, are known to intensify the spasms. The disease is usually temporary and eventually disappears. In worst cases, middle ear exploration with division of the stapedius and tensor tympani muscles can be undertaken as treatment. Although the process abolishes the symptoms, it is not often required.
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November 14, 2008
Tinnitus Causes and Cures
Many people today are suffering from tinnitus and some of these cases are chronic and debilitating. There are many tinnitus causes and cures for the suffering are badly needed to relieve from the condition and prevent it from getting worse. Some of these tinnitus causes such as earwax buildup can be treated simply by using basic home remedies such as ear irrigation can be applied drain the excess wax. To do this, you can start by heating a small amount of water to a body temperature. Apply few drops into the ear and let it set for few minute and tilt your ear to drain. You will feel relieved after the procedure and tinnitus eventually disappears.
Tinnitus is said to be the perception of the ear without an external source. It can be expressed as whooshing, whining, roaring, tickling or whistling sound. Others people call it noise in ears. All of these descriptions mean only one thing, it’s TINNITUS. In some occasions, tinnitus may sound low and eventually disappear by itself, but other types are loud and unbearable that becomes an enduring disability you would not want to happen to you or anyone in the family.
The main causes of tinnitus are:
There are tinnitus treatments sold in the market today that are only concentrated on the symptoms and not on what caused the unwanted noise. Let me tell you that there is another option known as homeopathic tinnitus treatment and remedies which is a part of alternative medicine. The remedies are specially formulated depending on the causes of the ringing in the ears. Such a holistic approach that helps the body heals from within.
The key to a successful treatment is with the help of a physician before you proceed with the treatment to rule out the underlying causes of your tinnitus. You should also learn to withdraw from everything that causes or worsen your tinnitus.
Tinnitus is said to be the perception of the ear without an external source. It can be expressed as whooshing, whining, roaring, tickling or whistling sound. Others people call it noise in ears. All of these descriptions mean only one thing, it’s TINNITUS. In some occasions, tinnitus may sound low and eventually disappear by itself, but other types are loud and unbearable that becomes an enduring disability you would not want to happen to you or anyone in the family.
The main causes of tinnitus are:
- Stress, which impedes the function of hypothalamus in the production of essential chemicals needed by the body in order to function normally. When these significant chemical are not well produced, it may result to unhealthy condition such as tinnitus.
- Noise-induced cochlear damage. These cover almost 90% percent of tinnitus cases.
- Sinus or allergies, which is usually treated by taking antibiotics and antihistamines; these medications coagulates the mucous which result to middle ear infection and tinnitus.
- Maniere’s Disease, a chronic disorder in the middle ear which usually is associated with vertigo attacks, intermittent hearing, and tinnitus.
There are tinnitus treatments sold in the market today that are only concentrated on the symptoms and not on what caused the unwanted noise. Let me tell you that there is another option known as homeopathic tinnitus treatment and remedies which is a part of alternative medicine. The remedies are specially formulated depending on the causes of the ringing in the ears. Such a holistic approach that helps the body heals from within.
The key to a successful treatment is with the help of a physician before you proceed with the treatment to rule out the underlying causes of your tinnitus. You should also learn to withdraw from everything that causes or worsen your tinnitus.
Exposure To Loud Noise – Cause of Tinnitus
Millions of Americans suffer from tinnitus, 10 to 15 million of whom had to seek out medical help and another two million have a severe, bothersome form of the condition. Tinnitus is the medical term for "hearing" noises in your ears when there is no external origin of the sound. These noises can be a clicking, buzzing, humming, whistling, hissing, or ringing sensation. There are several causes of tinnitus although the exact cause is still not fully understood by science.
One cause of tinnitus is exposure to loud noises. A one time but unexpected experience of a very loud noise can cause temporary deafness and tinnitus. Regular contact with loud noises makes an individual more likely to develop tinnitus. Young people who love rock music or are always in attendance in nightclubs will be especially at risk.
A concert in the US played music which was recorded to be as loud as 150 decibels. A decibel (dB) is used to measure the intensity of sound level. The human hearing range is 0 dB, which is the threshold of hearing, to 130 dB which is the threshold of pain. The concert is absolutely above the human hearing range and this will have adverse effects on the individuals who are constantly exposed to these levels of sound intensity. It is not uncommon for rock musicians to suffer from varying degrees of tinnitus.
Seventy-three per cent of those who attend rock concerts have reported dulled hearing or tinnitus or both, as the extracted data from a research in the UK showed. Among clubbers the figure was 66 per cent, and 17 per cent of stereo users also reported hearing impairments. Tests have also revealed that 44 per cent of those who go to rock concerts once a month, have hearing difficulties.
Tinnitus is common to the older generations since aging can also bring about hearing deterioration but the increasing occurrence of tinnitus in young people is alarming. Loud noises is a cause of tinnitus and many of those in the younger age group follow a lifestyle which often times expose them to high level of sound therefore putting them at high risk of developing tinnitus.
Depending on the cause and the level to which it has affected the patient’s everyday life, tinnitus treatment is a case-to-case basis. However, the first thing a person who suffers from the condition must do is to visit an ENT specialist. Then follow a course of action as prescribed by the doctor. There are numerous available remedies which can alleviate tinnitus or permanently get rid of those”noises in your head”.
One cause of tinnitus is exposure to loud noises. A one time but unexpected experience of a very loud noise can cause temporary deafness and tinnitus. Regular contact with loud noises makes an individual more likely to develop tinnitus. Young people who love rock music or are always in attendance in nightclubs will be especially at risk.
A concert in the US played music which was recorded to be as loud as 150 decibels. A decibel (dB) is used to measure the intensity of sound level. The human hearing range is 0 dB, which is the threshold of hearing, to 130 dB which is the threshold of pain. The concert is absolutely above the human hearing range and this will have adverse effects on the individuals who are constantly exposed to these levels of sound intensity. It is not uncommon for rock musicians to suffer from varying degrees of tinnitus.
Seventy-three per cent of those who attend rock concerts have reported dulled hearing or tinnitus or both, as the extracted data from a research in the UK showed. Among clubbers the figure was 66 per cent, and 17 per cent of stereo users also reported hearing impairments. Tests have also revealed that 44 per cent of those who go to rock concerts once a month, have hearing difficulties.
Tinnitus is common to the older generations since aging can also bring about hearing deterioration but the increasing occurrence of tinnitus in young people is alarming. Loud noises is a cause of tinnitus and many of those in the younger age group follow a lifestyle which often times expose them to high level of sound therefore putting them at high risk of developing tinnitus.
Depending on the cause and the level to which it has affected the patient’s everyday life, tinnitus treatment is a case-to-case basis. However, the first thing a person who suffers from the condition must do is to visit an ENT specialist. Then follow a course of action as prescribed by the doctor. There are numerous available remedies which can alleviate tinnitus or permanently get rid of those”noises in your head”.
Pulsating Head And Ears
Having that feeling and sensation of a sound inside your ears that goes by a beat or like that of a pulse? Such pulsating head and ears sensation is what is scientifically called ‘Pulsatile Tinnitus’. For starters, let us try to define first what tinnitus is. Tinnitus is an auditory nerve disorder that gives off a sound like that of a ringing, whooshing or thumping in your ear. The sounds that are produced can only be heard by you. There is no external sound happening, only internally. That is why most tinnitus sufferers notice such sounds late at night or when they are alone in secluded places where it is more likely to be silent.
Pulsatile Tinnitus is just one kind or type of tinnitus. There are many other kinds of auditory nerve disorder out there that are more focused or specified on which area of the body is affected. As for pulsatile tinnitus, it originates itself within the blood vessels. As you may have noticed from its name, the word ‘pulse’ can be derived from such. This is called as such because the sensation that you feel, which is a constant beat is the pulse itself.
Your body is filled with lots and lots of blood vessels and arteries, especially in the head or neck region. When a situation such as disturbed blood flow occurs, this is when pulsatile tinnitus usually happens. Such condition results from either increased blood flow or a narrowing of the opening of the blood vessel. If such happens, there is irregular blood flow through out the body. The blood flow to the neck and the head is also affected. This explains why you have that pulsating head and ears. It is because some very large blood vessels, like the carotid artery and the jugular vein are located very near and close to the inner ear. The noise or beat that emanates from the increased rush of blood flow is being conducted into the inner ear.
There are many causes of pulsatile tinnitus. One of the more common causes would be a condition called Benign Intercranial Hypertension or BIH. Inside our heads, our brain is being protected by cerebrospinal fluid. In this case, there is an increased pressure on the fluid that surrounds the brain.
Another common cause to pulsatile tinnitus would be hypertension or having a high blood pressure. During such state, an increase of blood flow in the body affects also most of the parts near our auditory nerve, thus giving out that sound of a beat or a ringing in your ears.
Such situations are somehow common and do not bring up the need for one to be alarmed. However, there are also rare cases that this can lead to a more serious and catastrophic problem like that of a stroke. To be in the safer side, it is better to get help from a licensed physician or a specialist in this kind of field. Many effective tinnitus treatments are out there and you can consult your specialist in choosing which one is better for you.
Pulsatile Tinnitus is just one kind or type of tinnitus. There are many other kinds of auditory nerve disorder out there that are more focused or specified on which area of the body is affected. As for pulsatile tinnitus, it originates itself within the blood vessels. As you may have noticed from its name, the word ‘pulse’ can be derived from such. This is called as such because the sensation that you feel, which is a constant beat is the pulse itself.
Your body is filled with lots and lots of blood vessels and arteries, especially in the head or neck region. When a situation such as disturbed blood flow occurs, this is when pulsatile tinnitus usually happens. Such condition results from either increased blood flow or a narrowing of the opening of the blood vessel. If such happens, there is irregular blood flow through out the body. The blood flow to the neck and the head is also affected. This explains why you have that pulsating head and ears. It is because some very large blood vessels, like the carotid artery and the jugular vein are located very near and close to the inner ear. The noise or beat that emanates from the increased rush of blood flow is being conducted into the inner ear.
There are many causes of pulsatile tinnitus. One of the more common causes would be a condition called Benign Intercranial Hypertension or BIH. Inside our heads, our brain is being protected by cerebrospinal fluid. In this case, there is an increased pressure on the fluid that surrounds the brain.
Another common cause to pulsatile tinnitus would be hypertension or having a high blood pressure. During such state, an increase of blood flow in the body affects also most of the parts near our auditory nerve, thus giving out that sound of a beat or a ringing in your ears.
Such situations are somehow common and do not bring up the need for one to be alarmed. However, there are also rare cases that this can lead to a more serious and catastrophic problem like that of a stroke. To be in the safer side, it is better to get help from a licensed physician or a specialist in this kind of field. Many effective tinnitus treatments are out there and you can consult your specialist in choosing which one is better for you.
November 13, 2008
Heartbeat Felt In Ears
A thump, a beat, buzzing ears ringing with a constant sound of pounding inside is considered to be pulsatile tinnitus. From the name itself, “pulsatile” refers to the pulse or a heartbeat felt in ears. It is the sensation of sound in the absence of an external source. The sound can only be heard by your self. Although the sounds may not happen all the time, when it is perceptible it tends to be very annoying and somehow discomforting.
For us to discover and know the treatment of such disorder, it is important to note the underlying factors or causes of such. It is important to bear in mind that there are many kinds and different types of tinnitus. Pulsatile tinnitus however is a kind of noise primarily compared to that of your own pulse. This can easily be checked by feeling the pulse in your hand or other pressure points and then listening to the tinnitus. The same beat or rhythm can be noticed with the two. This can be clearly explained further by understanding that such disorder happens due to a change of the blood flow in the body. The blood vessels that are located somewhere near the ear can be affected since it can notice the increase or decrease of blood flow. The involved vessels include the large arteries and veins in the neck and the head.
Instead of delving down right into choosing the different kinds of drugs to treat the heartbeat felt in your ears, let us first consider a non-toxic system if medicine. Such treatment is called homeopathy. There are many homeopathic tinnitus treatments that can be practiced today. These remedies focus on using natural elements like plants, herbs and many other materials that come from the earth. Lycopodium is one example of a homeopathic treatment for tinnitus. It is a remedy aimed to treat people experiencing tinnitus but with greater emphasis on the intensity of the sounds heard or sensed.
However, if the disorder seemed to be strong and does not respond to homeopathic treatment, then it is important to visit your doctor and have some tests run to see what really is behind such disorder. There are imaging techniques that can help in determining the root cause. An MRI or Magnetic Resonance Imaging can be a good start to give the doctors a clue on what is happening inside your ear or head. CT scans, ultrasound and Carotid Artery Ultrasonography are just a few among the many dozens of tests that can be helpful in finding the right and correct diagnosis.
With the height of technology and research being done today, there are a lot of cures and tinnitus relief treatments out there. One thing that we have to keep in mind is to always keep our immune system strong. No matter how strong or successful a treatment or medicine is, if your immune system is very weak, you will not end up being healed. It would make a difference if you complement such treatments with immune system boosting practices.
For us to discover and know the treatment of such disorder, it is important to note the underlying factors or causes of such. It is important to bear in mind that there are many kinds and different types of tinnitus. Pulsatile tinnitus however is a kind of noise primarily compared to that of your own pulse. This can easily be checked by feeling the pulse in your hand or other pressure points and then listening to the tinnitus. The same beat or rhythm can be noticed with the two. This can be clearly explained further by understanding that such disorder happens due to a change of the blood flow in the body. The blood vessels that are located somewhere near the ear can be affected since it can notice the increase or decrease of blood flow. The involved vessels include the large arteries and veins in the neck and the head.
Instead of delving down right into choosing the different kinds of drugs to treat the heartbeat felt in your ears, let us first consider a non-toxic system if medicine. Such treatment is called homeopathy. There are many homeopathic tinnitus treatments that can be practiced today. These remedies focus on using natural elements like plants, herbs and many other materials that come from the earth. Lycopodium is one example of a homeopathic treatment for tinnitus. It is a remedy aimed to treat people experiencing tinnitus but with greater emphasis on the intensity of the sounds heard or sensed.
However, if the disorder seemed to be strong and does not respond to homeopathic treatment, then it is important to visit your doctor and have some tests run to see what really is behind such disorder. There are imaging techniques that can help in determining the root cause. An MRI or Magnetic Resonance Imaging can be a good start to give the doctors a clue on what is happening inside your ear or head. CT scans, ultrasound and Carotid Artery Ultrasonography are just a few among the many dozens of tests that can be helpful in finding the right and correct diagnosis.
With the height of technology and research being done today, there are a lot of cures and tinnitus relief treatments out there. One thing that we have to keep in mind is to always keep our immune system strong. No matter how strong or successful a treatment or medicine is, if your immune system is very weak, you will not end up being healed. It would make a difference if you complement such treatments with immune system boosting practices.
Hearing Pulse In Ears
Have you ever had that experience of hearing some kind of beating in your ears? It is that sound that you hear kind of like having a drum in your ear and has that constant beat. This sound or sensation is what is more commonly known as “pulsating” or “pulsatile tinnitus”. What is tinnitus? This is the kind or type of ear disorder that gives out a sensation of hearing some sounds from within your ear. It may be a ringing in your ear or a buzzing sound. In the case of pulsatile tinnitus, you may experience hearing pulse in ears. It is somehow described as a thumping or whooshing sound.
Pulsatile tinnitus originates within the blood vessels of the body, particularly the head or the neck part when disturbed blood flow occurs. The thumping sound in your ear happens when there is an increased blood flow or a narrowing of the opening of a blood vessel. The change of blood flow in the veins can then be heard in your ear.
One of the main causes of pulsatile tinnitus is a condition called Benign Intracranial Hypertension or BIH. This is a condition wherein the fluids inside our brain experience a pressure. Most of the patients found to be suffering from such condition are young women who are overweight.
Another is the Atherosclerotic Carotid Artery Disease. Such disease is the narrowing down of an artery due to high cholesterol builds up on the wall of the artery. This lessens the opening and thus affects the blood flow in the body. Such change in blood flow then causes the person to feel the ear ringing or beating problem. This usually occurs in patients with higher age level with a history in hypertension, diabetes and smoking.
Middle Ear Effusion is another disorder wherein the middle ear happens to be suffering from an infection. Such infection may be caused by fluid stuck up on the middle ear. This branches out to more problems like inflammation, decreased hearing, sometimes a feeling if fullness in the ears and also pain. Having such inflammation is caused by the increase of blood flow in the area. Having high levels of blood flow makes you hear that pulsating sound in your ears.
There have been cases wherein patients with high blood pressure claim to have pulsatile tinnitus right after they began taking blood pressure medication. The pulsating sound subsided mostly after a few weeks. As for the others, tinnitus continued on due to the elevated blood pressure.
Another cause for pulsatile tinnitus is the case of having twisted arteries. Having twisted arteries in the head and neck cause turbulent or increased blood flow. By applying pressure on the upper neck on the side of the tinnitus should alter or reduce it.
These are some of the causes of pulsatile tinnitus. Having the sensation of hearing a beat or thumping in our ears may indeed be irritating. If having such experience along with excruciating pain, make sure to visit your doctor and inquire for tinnitus relief treatments.
Pulsatile tinnitus originates within the blood vessels of the body, particularly the head or the neck part when disturbed blood flow occurs. The thumping sound in your ear happens when there is an increased blood flow or a narrowing of the opening of a blood vessel. The change of blood flow in the veins can then be heard in your ear.
One of the main causes of pulsatile tinnitus is a condition called Benign Intracranial Hypertension or BIH. This is a condition wherein the fluids inside our brain experience a pressure. Most of the patients found to be suffering from such condition are young women who are overweight.
Another is the Atherosclerotic Carotid Artery Disease. Such disease is the narrowing down of an artery due to high cholesterol builds up on the wall of the artery. This lessens the opening and thus affects the blood flow in the body. Such change in blood flow then causes the person to feel the ear ringing or beating problem. This usually occurs in patients with higher age level with a history in hypertension, diabetes and smoking.
Middle Ear Effusion is another disorder wherein the middle ear happens to be suffering from an infection. Such infection may be caused by fluid stuck up on the middle ear. This branches out to more problems like inflammation, decreased hearing, sometimes a feeling if fullness in the ears and also pain. Having such inflammation is caused by the increase of blood flow in the area. Having high levels of blood flow makes you hear that pulsating sound in your ears.
There have been cases wherein patients with high blood pressure claim to have pulsatile tinnitus right after they began taking blood pressure medication. The pulsating sound subsided mostly after a few weeks. As for the others, tinnitus continued on due to the elevated blood pressure.
Another cause for pulsatile tinnitus is the case of having twisted arteries. Having twisted arteries in the head and neck cause turbulent or increased blood flow. By applying pressure on the upper neck on the side of the tinnitus should alter or reduce it.
These are some of the causes of pulsatile tinnitus. Having the sensation of hearing a beat or thumping in our ears may indeed be irritating. If having such experience along with excruciating pain, make sure to visit your doctor and inquire for tinnitus relief treatments.
Tinnitus from Wind Noise
There have been many accidents and mishaps known to men that have been caused by being in a fast motorcycle. Most of them are accidents due to collision with other vehicles in the road. By putting on the right gear like a helmet or padding of some sort may indeed spare your life. But there still are other factors that could hurt your body by means and ways that seem harmless but still could do a lot of damage. This even happens without you noticing it at first. I’m talking about acquiring Tinnitus. This mostly happens to motorcycle enthusiasts who take on the road with their bikes and reach the speed of almost 40mph. Tinnitus from wind noise occurs when you let your ear be exposed to extreme wind noises. Thus causes a ringing in your ears.
Many researches have been made and have had proven that once a rider reaches and passes the speed of 40mph, there is a possibility of high exposure to wind noise. This is caused due to the change of the airflow pattern around the rider. If too much wind and airflow activity is present in such situation, the rider’s helmet vibrates. Thus the vibration leads to the generation of wind noise. This situation however is not only limited to riders of motorcycles. If you happen to have been in a car or vehicle of some sort and have put down the window, the same airflow activity causes such wind noise when travelling at speed.
Many bikers and motorcycle riders have confessed about suffering from such disorder. They say that at first, you may not notice the increased wind noise since it seemed to be normal. Adverse effects only happen after some time that your ear has been exposed to such high level of sound waves. A bussing sound or a ringing in the ears usually is the first symptom that you may notice. This is what is referred to as tinnitus.
Other effects or disadvantages of having been exposed to wind noise are having difficulty in listening or hearing common sounds. Some sounds may be a little vague like that of a person speaking in a tub of water. Sometimes, echoes reverberate in your ears. All of these seems annoying and somehow causes pain and discomfort too.
Doctors profess that such disorder is irreversible. Once your hearing is affected, it cannot be restored to its original manner. However, there are ways of preventing further damage to your ears. One of the remedies would be to resort to using earplugs when driving at high speeds. This is done so as to lessen the wind noise that your ear gets exposed to. Some people may say that wearing earplugs would deprive you of hearing important warnings in the road such as sirens, horns or other traffic. Research found out that when travelling at about 45 mph, when the wind noise level exceeds 90dB, hearing such warning signals are much better with earplugs in place. So the best resort for us to avoid tinnitus and further ear ringing noises, we should wear earplugs, no matter how “un-cool” it would be.
Many researches have been made and have had proven that once a rider reaches and passes the speed of 40mph, there is a possibility of high exposure to wind noise. This is caused due to the change of the airflow pattern around the rider. If too much wind and airflow activity is present in such situation, the rider’s helmet vibrates. Thus the vibration leads to the generation of wind noise. This situation however is not only limited to riders of motorcycles. If you happen to have been in a car or vehicle of some sort and have put down the window, the same airflow activity causes such wind noise when travelling at speed.
Many bikers and motorcycle riders have confessed about suffering from such disorder. They say that at first, you may not notice the increased wind noise since it seemed to be normal. Adverse effects only happen after some time that your ear has been exposed to such high level of sound waves. A bussing sound or a ringing in the ears usually is the first symptom that you may notice. This is what is referred to as tinnitus.
Other effects or disadvantages of having been exposed to wind noise are having difficulty in listening or hearing common sounds. Some sounds may be a little vague like that of a person speaking in a tub of water. Sometimes, echoes reverberate in your ears. All of these seems annoying and somehow causes pain and discomfort too.
Doctors profess that such disorder is irreversible. Once your hearing is affected, it cannot be restored to its original manner. However, there are ways of preventing further damage to your ears. One of the remedies would be to resort to using earplugs when driving at high speeds. This is done so as to lessen the wind noise that your ear gets exposed to. Some people may say that wearing earplugs would deprive you of hearing important warnings in the road such as sirens, horns or other traffic. Research found out that when travelling at about 45 mph, when the wind noise level exceeds 90dB, hearing such warning signals are much better with earplugs in place. So the best resort for us to avoid tinnitus and further ear ringing noises, we should wear earplugs, no matter how “un-cool” it would be.
What Is The Best Medicine For Tinnitus
A buzzing sound, a hum, a pulse, or a ringing in the ears, these are just a few of what you would experience if you happen to have tinnitus. Such disorder is known to have been a just a symptom of an underlying disease. Although it is somehow considered to be a mild symptom, for some, it can be a bit of annoying and somehow irritating as well. So what is the best medicine for tinnitus?
People having tinnitus opt for medication to soothe their pain or uneasiness due to such disorder. Here are some of the remedies or cure for tinnitus.
Anti-depressants are drugs that are mainly used to relieve one of having mental depression. Such drugs are considered to be options for people having severe tinnitus. This is due to the fact that tinnitus can drive people crazy because of the sounds that only you can seem to hear. Tinnitus sufferers become depressed and uneasy because of having to deal with the constant noise in their heads.
Another possible remedy for tinnitus would be Anti-Histamine drugs. This drug is a mild sedative that eases anxiety or depression. Also, it reduces the secretion of mucous. Thus, the reduction of mucous allows the inner ear to dry out and in turn, relieves the pressure in the cochlea.
Meclizine is also an anti-histamine medication. However, this medicine is specifically used for patients experiencing dizziness or vertigo. As you can see, tinnitus has certain effects on a person’s body. One of its effects would be to cause a person to feel out of balance and in a state of vertigo. Meclizine is used in the prevention and treatment of such disorders and also nausea and motion sickness. This can be easily acquired since it is an over the counter drug.
Diuretics is a substance or drug that tends to increase the level of discharge of urine out of the body. Diuretics may be prescribed when Meniere’s Disease is present.
Niacin supplements a production of a temporary flushing effect that is needed to pump more oxygen into the inner ear due to vasolidation. Having more oxygen into the inner ear lessens the sounds created due to tinnitus.
Other people might also opt for natural treatments for tinnitus. Some might consider going herbal. Gingko Biloba leaves have been used therapeutically even in the ancient times for the treatment of a lot of illnesses.
There are other medications out there specifically for tinnitus. However, the famous saying “ An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” still stands true. It is important to keep in mind that there are still things that we can do to prevent or lessen the intensity of tinnitus. The most basic would be to avoid exposure to loud sounds and noises. It is important to take care of your hearing. Also, control of blood pressure, lower salt intake, reduce anxiety, avoidance of nerve stimulants such as coffee, colas and tobacco. Simply put, to be able to have an alternative in a remedy for ringing in the ears, stay away from harmful substances that might hurt your hearing.
People having tinnitus opt for medication to soothe their pain or uneasiness due to such disorder. Here are some of the remedies or cure for tinnitus.
Anti-depressants are drugs that are mainly used to relieve one of having mental depression. Such drugs are considered to be options for people having severe tinnitus. This is due to the fact that tinnitus can drive people crazy because of the sounds that only you can seem to hear. Tinnitus sufferers become depressed and uneasy because of having to deal with the constant noise in their heads.
Another possible remedy for tinnitus would be Anti-Histamine drugs. This drug is a mild sedative that eases anxiety or depression. Also, it reduces the secretion of mucous. Thus, the reduction of mucous allows the inner ear to dry out and in turn, relieves the pressure in the cochlea.
Meclizine is also an anti-histamine medication. However, this medicine is specifically used for patients experiencing dizziness or vertigo. As you can see, tinnitus has certain effects on a person’s body. One of its effects would be to cause a person to feel out of balance and in a state of vertigo. Meclizine is used in the prevention and treatment of such disorders and also nausea and motion sickness. This can be easily acquired since it is an over the counter drug.
Diuretics is a substance or drug that tends to increase the level of discharge of urine out of the body. Diuretics may be prescribed when Meniere’s Disease is present.
Niacin supplements a production of a temporary flushing effect that is needed to pump more oxygen into the inner ear due to vasolidation. Having more oxygen into the inner ear lessens the sounds created due to tinnitus.
Other people might also opt for natural treatments for tinnitus. Some might consider going herbal. Gingko Biloba leaves have been used therapeutically even in the ancient times for the treatment of a lot of illnesses.
There are other medications out there specifically for tinnitus. However, the famous saying “ An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” still stands true. It is important to keep in mind that there are still things that we can do to prevent or lessen the intensity of tinnitus. The most basic would be to avoid exposure to loud sounds and noises. It is important to take care of your hearing. Also, control of blood pressure, lower salt intake, reduce anxiety, avoidance of nerve stimulants such as coffee, colas and tobacco. Simply put, to be able to have an alternative in a remedy for ringing in the ears, stay away from harmful substances that might hurt your hearing.
November 12, 2008
iPod Speakers
Listening to music has been a part of our day to day habit. We usually listen to music in the car, our office, malls, restaurants, concerts, or even in the comfort of our own home. Music is everywhere. Usually the music is played on stereo with amplified speakers attached to it. It may be in low or loud volumes.
Most of the young generations today are obsessed to iPod music since it’s more portable to carry than a bulky stereo cassette. It also supports mp3 and other digital stereo formats so you can download and squeeze-in thousands of song in this small electronic device hooked with earphones plugged in the ear. Most of the teenagers opt to raise the volumes to the loudest setting without taking considering the harmful effects of exposure to loud music. If you are exposed to such, you might notice ringing in your ears associated with hearing loss. The phantom ringing may disappear by itself after the exposure and the hearing is restored but in some cases, it becomes a permanent disability.
Tinnitus or the ringing in the ear is not a disease by itself but a symptom of many causes. Noise-induced tinnitus is very common nowadays which is roughly estimated to eighty percent (80%) of the tinnitus cases in America alone. The ringing sensation is an upshot of a possible cochlear damage in the ear. The tiny hairs that vibrate and the nerve that sends the signal to the brain to be interpreted as sound may have been bent or broken because of prolonged or sudden exposure to loud sound. The electrical signals perceived by the ear may be dull thus, the brain generates it own sound we usually hear as ringing noise.
Be warned that damaged hairs and nerves in the ear can no longer be repaired so, it is strongly advised that you should take good care of you hearing or suffer its consequence. Avoiding exposure to loud sound is the best way to turn aside tinnitus. It is also advised to use iPod speakers instead of headphones where the sound is concentrated directly to the ear. You should also be careful of the food you eat which can aggravate or increase the volume of tinnitus. Caffeine, alcohol and nicotine are known to make tinnitus worse. You can also try noise tinnitus remedies and treatments to stop the ringing in the ears. There are also safe mp3 and apple iPod speakers available in the market you can use with your iPod or compatible
Most of the young generations today are obsessed to iPod music since it’s more portable to carry than a bulky stereo cassette. It also supports mp3 and other digital stereo formats so you can download and squeeze-in thousands of song in this small electronic device hooked with earphones plugged in the ear. Most of the teenagers opt to raise the volumes to the loudest setting without taking considering the harmful effects of exposure to loud music. If you are exposed to such, you might notice ringing in your ears associated with hearing loss. The phantom ringing may disappear by itself after the exposure and the hearing is restored but in some cases, it becomes a permanent disability.
Tinnitus or the ringing in the ear is not a disease by itself but a symptom of many causes. Noise-induced tinnitus is very common nowadays which is roughly estimated to eighty percent (80%) of the tinnitus cases in America alone. The ringing sensation is an upshot of a possible cochlear damage in the ear. The tiny hairs that vibrate and the nerve that sends the signal to the brain to be interpreted as sound may have been bent or broken because of prolonged or sudden exposure to loud sound. The electrical signals perceived by the ear may be dull thus, the brain generates it own sound we usually hear as ringing noise.
Be warned that damaged hairs and nerves in the ear can no longer be repaired so, it is strongly advised that you should take good care of you hearing or suffer its consequence. Avoiding exposure to loud sound is the best way to turn aside tinnitus. It is also advised to use iPod speakers instead of headphones where the sound is concentrated directly to the ear. You should also be careful of the food you eat which can aggravate or increase the volume of tinnitus. Caffeine, alcohol and nicotine are known to make tinnitus worse. You can also try noise tinnitus remedies and treatments to stop the ringing in the ears. There are also safe mp3 and apple iPod speakers available in the market you can use with your iPod or compatible
Low Roar In Ears
More and more people are suffering from tinnitus and the number keeps on growing everyday. In America alone, there is an estimated 50 million people have tinnitus. The ringing experience or head noises are not coming from the external source but inside the ear. It transpires as low roar in ears or a high squeal and could be intermittent or eternal. Continues ringing in ears can be annoying and infuriating taking control of your life and impeding your ability to do things normally. In most cases, suffering from tinnitus has difficulty in hearing, trouble in sleeping and concentrating due to severe tinnitus.
The symptoms of tinnitus vary from one person to another since there are several reasons why the ear is ringing. The possible causes of tinnitus are cochlear damage from exposure to sudden or loud sound and hard blow to the head from accident, stress, sinus and Maniere’s disease. Other causes include, earwar buildup, prolonged medication to ototoxic drugs, cardiovascular diseases, ear injuries and much more. All this causes the roaring in ears.
There is no certain cure for tinnitus until today but it doesn’t mean you have to live with it forever. If tinnitus is seem aggravating, you must consult a health professional to find out the cause of the disorder. A thorough evaluation of underlying causes and other factors that contribute to the ringing sensation in the ear will help tinnitus treatment easier to facilitate.
The symptoms of tinnitus vary from one person to another since there are several reasons why the ear is ringing. The possible causes of tinnitus are cochlear damage from exposure to sudden or loud sound and hard blow to the head from accident, stress, sinus and Maniere’s disease. Other causes include, earwar buildup, prolonged medication to ototoxic drugs, cardiovascular diseases, ear injuries and much more. All this causes the roaring in ears.
There is no certain cure for tinnitus until today but it doesn’t mean you have to live with it forever. If tinnitus is seem aggravating, you must consult a health professional to find out the cause of the disorder. A thorough evaluation of underlying causes and other factors that contribute to the ringing sensation in the ear will help tinnitus treatment easier to facilitate.
5 possible Causes of Pulse in Ears
Have you ever had that experience of hearing your own pulse in your ears? Or somehow having that feeling of a beat happening as if your heart was placed inside your ears? Well, that is called Pulsating or Vascular Tinnitus. As most of you may be familiar with, tinnitus is that disorder or symptom of hearing noises in your ears. The noises vary and sometimes can come in a loud or low volume. Most of the common sounds heard would be a ringing in your ears, or a loud clicking sound. The hearing of your own pulse in your ear can also be considered as tinnitus and is given a specific name, Vascular Tinnitus. Now let us come to hear and consider the 5 Possible Causes of Pulse in Ears.
Although all of these are just early symptoms of what is really behind, there are medications or proven treatments for tinnitus or vascular tinnitus for that matter. It is just important to take note and observe on such possible causes.
- Cause No. 1. Infection in the middle ear or commonly known as “Chronic Inflammation”. When we speak of inflammation, it has something to do with an irritation as well as a swelling. Thus making the patient uneasy of such feeling. If inflammation happens, there is this increase of blood flow in the inflamed part or section of the body. Since the middle ear is swelling, there is increased blood flow in that specific territory. Thus explains the reason why we come to hear our own pulse. That is because, we can hear our own blood flow in the middle ear.
- Cause No.2. Dysfunction of the Eustachian-tube. Such important part of the ear is the one connecting the middle ear to the upper throat. This tube functions as an airway passage to ventilate the middle ears and stabilize the internal and external air pressure. The dysfunction of such causes the person to hear a pulsating sound since the air or pressure is not evenly distributed.
- Cause No. 3. Middle-ear effusion. If fluid of some kind like water is deposited inside the middle ear, this could lead to infection or Middle-ear effusion. If the fluid accumulates and stays behind the eardrum, vascular tinnitus may occur. If such has happened, you may experience a lower ability to hear, a feeling of pressure in your ear, and sometimes extreme pain. The pulsating sound is somewhat a symptom of Middle-ear effusion. Relief for ringing ears can be done by taking antibiotics or decongestants.
- Cause No. 4. Arteriovenous malformations. This may sound somehow confusing because of all the scientific terms used. Well, to put it in lay man’s term, this simply means that Arteriovenous Malformations or AVMs are abnormal or not usual group of arteries and veins. They somehow occur in the cranial cavity which is very near the auditory nerve. Now, when these AVMs have blood flowing inside them, you can hear a pulsating sound since the AVM is near enough the auditory nerve to be felt and heard.
- Cause No. 5. Venous Hum. Pregnant women or anemic patients often have thyroid problems. Such problems increase the blood flow of the Jugular vein. Such vein travels from the brain back to the heart. So now if there is increased blood flow, you can hear a pulsating or humming sound because the Jugular vein somehow passes near the auditory nerve.
Although all of these are just early symptoms of what is really behind, there are medications or proven treatments for tinnitus or vascular tinnitus for that matter. It is just important to take note and observe on such possible causes.
Throbbing In Your Left Ear
So you are experiencing an annoying throbbing in your left ear and you don’t know what the cause of the problem is. As a friendly advice, next time this happens; you time the throbbing with your pulse. Pulsatile tinnitus is a throbbing in your ear in time with your heart beat. It may not sound serious but you should visit a doctor or a specialist right away. Ear problems are very critical because our ears are within the immediate vicinity of the brains and could potentially lead to a more serious complication.
The seemingly normal throbbing in your left ear may just be a warning sign of a poorer medical condition. Vascular disorders (such as high blood pressure, abnormal placement of vessels within the middle, and aneurysms) can produce throbbing in your ears. Vascular tumors in or near the ear can also produce the same throbbing sensation. Another condition is the presence of an acute or chronic middle ear infection. A blocked Eustachian tube or the auditory may also produce a throbbing in your ears.
A lot of people have suffered from this condition and have not really paid any attention to it. But as the throbbing occurs more often and had become a nuisance, the same people consulted their family doctors and learned of a more serious medical problem associated with the throbbing in their left ears. Some took to drug therapy, acupuncture, ear drops, home-made remedies, even urine therapy to ease their suffering. Throbbing in your ear can be symptom so don’t just take anything or undergo any therapy without consultation with your doctor.
A visit to your general practitioner is still best and it is in your best interests to get professional opinion on this condition. It may seem such a small and insignificant problem but it may be a manifestation of an underlying medical state. Pulsatile tinnitus is not a condition you can simply ignore. Besides who would want to endure bothersome throbbing and ringing ears, when a visit to the doctor will finally shed light on such an irritating condition every single day!
The seemingly normal throbbing in your left ear may just be a warning sign of a poorer medical condition. Vascular disorders (such as high blood pressure, abnormal placement of vessels within the middle, and aneurysms) can produce throbbing in your ears. Vascular tumors in or near the ear can also produce the same throbbing sensation. Another condition is the presence of an acute or chronic middle ear infection. A blocked Eustachian tube or the auditory may also produce a throbbing in your ears.
A lot of people have suffered from this condition and have not really paid any attention to it. But as the throbbing occurs more often and had become a nuisance, the same people consulted their family doctors and learned of a more serious medical problem associated with the throbbing in their left ears. Some took to drug therapy, acupuncture, ear drops, home-made remedies, even urine therapy to ease their suffering. Throbbing in your ear can be symptom so don’t just take anything or undergo any therapy without consultation with your doctor.
A visit to your general practitioner is still best and it is in your best interests to get professional opinion on this condition. It may seem such a small and insignificant problem but it may be a manifestation of an underlying medical state. Pulsatile tinnitus is not a condition you can simply ignore. Besides who would want to endure bothersome throbbing and ringing ears, when a visit to the doctor will finally shed light on such an irritating condition every single day!
How to Properly Establish Tinnitus Causes
Tinnitus affects for almost 40 million Americans, and can affect anyone in the world. It is a medical condition in which a person would hear a sensation of ringing, roaring or buzzing in the ears or head. This is what we call “Ringing ears.” A lot of people are experiencing this, and some people think that only the elderly are being affected, but there are various tinnitus causes that are present in our everyday lives that can cause these condition.
Infection of the Ears
We all need good and proper hygiene to prevent the buildup of earwax within our ears. Ear wax protects our ears from anything that flies, crawls, or is blown into our ear canals. These unwanted things are what we call, dirt, tiny bits of plant material, bacteria, and these are immobilized by wax. The primary purpose of ear wax is to protect your ear canal and ear drum. Since this wax, is in a liquid form, if you don’t have a proper hygiene, the sticky liquid form may harden and can be a factor of ear infection, thus it becomes one the causes for tinnitus.
Old Age
As a person grows, and gets older, they tend to get sickly, and one condition that may affect them is high blood pressure, and high blood cholesterol. Tinnitus can be attributed to these kinds of sickness. It is advisable to have a regular exercise routine, even if we get old. It is very important that our blood circulate in every part of our body, as it contributes to the nutrients and anti bodies that we need, even in our ears. It is a must to lessen high blood cholesterol as well, since this clogs arteries that supply oxygen to the nerves of the inner ear, as we reduce the level of cholesterol it will also reduce the tinnitus.
The Jobs That You Have
Sometimes, people think that only those who get old are the only ones who are affected by this condition, not knowing that they might be getting it from work. As you get continuously exposed to loud noises, and excessive high volume of music, whether you are enjoying and loving what you are hearing or not, you are already starting to damage your ears and this will trigger the development of ringing ears.
There are several tinnitus causes, and there are simple ways for you to prevent it from happening in an early age, and for you to lessen the condition even in an old age. It is never too late to make an effort with, and is always worth a try.
Infection of the Ears
We all need good and proper hygiene to prevent the buildup of earwax within our ears. Ear wax protects our ears from anything that flies, crawls, or is blown into our ear canals. These unwanted things are what we call, dirt, tiny bits of plant material, bacteria, and these are immobilized by wax. The primary purpose of ear wax is to protect your ear canal and ear drum. Since this wax, is in a liquid form, if you don’t have a proper hygiene, the sticky liquid form may harden and can be a factor of ear infection, thus it becomes one the causes for tinnitus.
Old Age
As a person grows, and gets older, they tend to get sickly, and one condition that may affect them is high blood pressure, and high blood cholesterol. Tinnitus can be attributed to these kinds of sickness. It is advisable to have a regular exercise routine, even if we get old. It is very important that our blood circulate in every part of our body, as it contributes to the nutrients and anti bodies that we need, even in our ears. It is a must to lessen high blood cholesterol as well, since this clogs arteries that supply oxygen to the nerves of the inner ear, as we reduce the level of cholesterol it will also reduce the tinnitus.
The Jobs That You Have
Sometimes, people think that only those who get old are the only ones who are affected by this condition, not knowing that they might be getting it from work. As you get continuously exposed to loud noises, and excessive high volume of music, whether you are enjoying and loving what you are hearing or not, you are already starting to damage your ears and this will trigger the development of ringing ears.
There are several tinnitus causes, and there are simple ways for you to prevent it from happening in an early age, and for you to lessen the condition even in an old age. It is never too late to make an effort with, and is always worth a try.
November 10, 2008
Choosing the Most Inexpensive Tinnitis Treatment
Ringing in the ears is a condition which may affect a person for years and years or even a lifetime, but this should not be a problem since tinnitis treatment would not cost that much. A person may opt to use natural treatments in order to save since it is less costly but works as well.These natural treatments for tinnitis include only a slight adjustment in lifestyle. When it comes to the diet, one must be conscious of eating only a low salt diet and caffeine and alcohol intake is a big no-no. High cholesterol foods must also be avoided. Salt is known to cause retention of fluid which can build up near the ears and may aggravate the ear ringing, while caffeine and cholesterol can cause problems with circulation which may also cause the tinnitus to worsen. Regular exercise regimen can help solve problems with circulation.
One of the most common factors that may aggravate tinnitus is exposure to loud noise. In this case, earplugs may be used to shield the ears from extremely loud noise. Another thing that may be observed by tinnitis sufferers is their ear ringing sounding much louder in a quiet environment, and this commonly happens at night as the person needs to get rest and sleep. Clearly this is the cause for sleep problems in some.
Tinnitus masking therapy is the tinnitis treatment that is used for those having problems with sleep. Maskers may come in different forms. It may either be a bedside masker or portable masker. A person may choose whichever suits his needs. However, for those who may have a tight budget, there are some home appliances that may be used as a substitute. A tv or radio station may be tuned to an empty channel as the noise it produces can resemble the white noise of a commercially sold masker.
Another substitute for white noise can be the use of soft music. Playing soft music also keeps the environment from becoming too quiet, which is usually the reason why tinnitis appears to be much louder. Ototoxic effects of certain medications must also be watched closely. Some drugs can have really dangerous side effects when taken in large dosages or for a prolonged period.
But before you go any further, you must remember to also keep yourself away from stress. Relaxation and deep breathing helps in managing stress. If you need counseling from an expert, then by all means get it.
Tinnitis treatment is not that expensive at all. So there is no excuse for anybody who has tinnitis out there, not to subject themselves for treatment. Choose your own treatment now and experience how it feels to be free from noise again.
November 06, 2008
Natural Treatment For Pounding Ear
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One thing you don’t likely want to have is tinnitus – a noise in the ear without an external source. A frustrating condition other patient describe as a ringing, whining or pounding in ears that until now have no cure. There are ongoing medical and scientific researches on how to cure tinnitus but it would still be a long way to go. Natural treatment is still currently the best option in treating the phantom noise, which is proven to give enormous relief.
Natural treatment for pounding ear is leading the way compared to other tinnitus treatments available in the market today. It is classified into homeopathic, herbal, vitamin based therapies or a combination of all mentioned treatments. All these treatments can help alleviate tinnitus since the remedies are homeopathic in preparations made from mineral, animal and plant extracts that have know healing powers. It does not only lessen the tinnitus but it also helps the body to regain its natural strength within.
The natural formulation also contains vitamin A, B, C and E and minerals such as Zinc which are needed by the body to counter tinnitus. Its potency also strengthens the body’s immune system to fight against viruses and free radicals. Antioxidants are also present in tinnitus remedies to flush out toxic elements in the body from the food we eat and drink where some of these, aggravates the condition.
The ringing of tinnitus can also be managed by following a suggested diet, change in lifestyle along with regular exercise to promote a better blood flow in the body especially in the tiny blood vessels located in different parts of the ears. Doing these routines along with tinnitus remedies can provide relief to tinnitus suffering.
Ear Wax Causes Drum Whooshing
More than a million people are suffering from tinnitus and it keeps on growing everyday. According to the American Tinnitus Society, an estimated 12 million American are suffering from the condition.
Tinnitus is a perception in the ear without the presence of the external source. It is often describe as noise in the ear while other tinnitus sufferers describe it as whining, buzzing, hissing, beeping or whooshing sound like the wind or waves. The sound of tinnitus can be perceived in one or both ears or in the head. Although some severe tinnitus are sickening and debilitating, it is not a disease by itself but an indication of several reasons such exposure to loud noise, ear infection, head injury and earwax buildup.
The build up ear wax causes drum whooshing in the ear associated with dull hearing, ear ache and tinnitus. Earwax is normal and healthy though some people look at it as dirt in the ear that needs to be taken out. Earwax in the ear is important because it traps the dust, foreign particles and water to penetrate the ear protecting the eardrum from infection. The ear has self-cleaning ability; therefore there is no need to clean your ears every now and then. When you feel that there is a need to remove wax in the ear, never use your finger, cotton swab or any pointed object into the ear canal as there is a tendency that you can puncture the eardrum, push the wax deeper and impacted or a cochlear damage.
To remove the earwax in the ear, be sure that you know how to do it safely. Natural method such as ear irrigation in removing excess wax can greatly provide tinnitus relief. You can start by heating clean water in a body temperature. Apply few drops in the ear, let it stay for minutes and tilt your head to drain.
There are also natural treatments for tinnitus at t-gone.com. You can also check out the video on safe earwax removal here.
Tinnitus is a perception in the ear without the presence of the external source. It is often describe as noise in the ear while other tinnitus sufferers describe it as whining, buzzing, hissing, beeping or whooshing sound like the wind or waves. The sound of tinnitus can be perceived in one or both ears or in the head. Although some severe tinnitus are sickening and debilitating, it is not a disease by itself but an indication of several reasons such exposure to loud noise, ear infection, head injury and earwax buildup.
The build up ear wax causes drum whooshing in the ear associated with dull hearing, ear ache and tinnitus. Earwax is normal and healthy though some people look at it as dirt in the ear that needs to be taken out. Earwax in the ear is important because it traps the dust, foreign particles and water to penetrate the ear protecting the eardrum from infection. The ear has self-cleaning ability; therefore there is no need to clean your ears every now and then. When you feel that there is a need to remove wax in the ear, never use your finger, cotton swab or any pointed object into the ear canal as there is a tendency that you can puncture the eardrum, push the wax deeper and impacted or a cochlear damage.
To remove the earwax in the ear, be sure that you know how to do it safely. Natural method such as ear irrigation in removing excess wax can greatly provide tinnitus relief. You can start by heating clean water in a body temperature. Apply few drops in the ear, let it stay for minutes and tilt your head to drain.
There are also natural treatments for tinnitus at t-gone.com. You can also check out the video on safe earwax removal here.
November 05, 2008
What Everybody Should Know About Ringing Ears
Ringing ears — sounds too ordinary, but you can be surprised if you know that this condition affects millions of people all over the world. The message is clear: you are not alone and everybody – young or old, girl or boy, rich or poor – can experience this problem without restrictions.
This condition, more medically known as tinnitus, affects many people mainly because of negligence or poor management. The problem with most people is that they care less for their ears. For example, they would expose their ears to extremely loud music without thinking of the consequences that will take place. They just thought that once exposed to such sounds, their ears will get used to it. What they do not know is that the damage that will be made because of this can be permanent, that is, they can even lose their ability to hear.
Experts say that exposure to extremely loud sounds will only cause more problems. That’s because the ears will try to accommodate the vibration it receives. Hair cells will continuously vibrate causing more damage to the nerves. Once damage, the ears can no longer transmit the impulses or electrical signals to the brain. Hence, the brain can no longer interpret them as sounds. That’s the time that the person is already deaf.
By the time the ears can no longer produce electrical signals being sent to the brain because of the damage or has difficulty in producing those kinds of impulses, the brain, in turn, will try to interpret other signals as sounds even if they are not and even if there is no outside source. With this, the brain sends out ringing or buzzing sounds.
The gravity of this condition may vary from mild to moderate to extremely unbearable experience. Some people can tolerate the condition while others cannot even go on with their work or cannot even sleep. Nevertheless, whether they have mild or unbearable ringing ears, still, it is important that you seek medical help.
Today, there are many ways to treat tinnitus. Several studies have been made and various solutions have been proposed to combat the problem. The only thing left is for people to submit their selves for check up and proper diagnosis. Most people think that as long as they can bear the situation, it will still be ok. What they do not know is the condition remains untreated, the condition will get worse. Things like this often go undetected until they are at risk.
Indeed, ringing ears should not be a problem, not because you can do away with it but because you can do something about it. Know what you have and you can learn what tinnitus treatment you can use.
This condition, more medically known as tinnitus, affects many people mainly because of negligence or poor management. The problem with most people is that they care less for their ears. For example, they would expose their ears to extremely loud music without thinking of the consequences that will take place. They just thought that once exposed to such sounds, their ears will get used to it. What they do not know is that the damage that will be made because of this can be permanent, that is, they can even lose their ability to hear.
Experts say that exposure to extremely loud sounds will only cause more problems. That’s because the ears will try to accommodate the vibration it receives. Hair cells will continuously vibrate causing more damage to the nerves. Once damage, the ears can no longer transmit the impulses or electrical signals to the brain. Hence, the brain can no longer interpret them as sounds. That’s the time that the person is already deaf.
By the time the ears can no longer produce electrical signals being sent to the brain because of the damage or has difficulty in producing those kinds of impulses, the brain, in turn, will try to interpret other signals as sounds even if they are not and even if there is no outside source. With this, the brain sends out ringing or buzzing sounds.
The gravity of this condition may vary from mild to moderate to extremely unbearable experience. Some people can tolerate the condition while others cannot even go on with their work or cannot even sleep. Nevertheless, whether they have mild or unbearable ringing ears, still, it is important that you seek medical help.
Today, there are many ways to treat tinnitus. Several studies have been made and various solutions have been proposed to combat the problem. The only thing left is for people to submit their selves for check up and proper diagnosis. Most people think that as long as they can bear the situation, it will still be ok. What they do not know is the condition remains untreated, the condition will get worse. Things like this often go undetected until they are at risk.
Indeed, ringing ears should not be a problem, not because you can do away with it but because you can do something about it. Know what you have and you can learn what tinnitus treatment you can use.
November 04, 2008
Marijuana Worsen Tinnitus
When you feel ringing in the ear without a source, then you might have symptom of tinnitus. There are many possible causes of tinnitus, the most common of which is exposure to loud noise, head or neck injuries, prescription and non-prescription drugs, allergies, Meniere's disease and stress. These are only few of the many possible causes of tinnitus and an estimated 50 million people in the United States alone suffer from this condition.
To date, there is still no specific cure for tinnitus, but various treatments already emerged in the market today. Many tinnitus sufferers have tried several strategies to deal with tinnitus both medical and natural remedies such as biofeedback, drug therapy, maskers, alternative treatments, surgical intervention or anything possible just to ease their suffering. There are also people who opt for natural treatment for tinnitus which includes diet, change of lifestyle and exercise which is proven effective to some extent.
Smoking marijuana worsens tinnitus. Every year hundreds of thousands of people around the world die from diseases caused by smoking. It is the major cause of lung cancer, heart attacks and stroke. Smoking affects the function of the immune system and may increase the risk for respiratory and other infections. It also narrows your blood vessels which supply vital oxygen to your ears and their sensory cells.
Sometimes, withdrawal from marijuana and nicotine is easier said than done but tinnitus will give you no option if you want to reduce the ringing in the ear. QUIT SMOKING, live healthy and tinnitus free!
To date, there is still no specific cure for tinnitus, but various treatments already emerged in the market today. Many tinnitus sufferers have tried several strategies to deal with tinnitus both medical and natural remedies such as biofeedback, drug therapy, maskers, alternative treatments, surgical intervention or anything possible just to ease their suffering. There are also people who opt for natural treatment for tinnitus which includes diet, change of lifestyle and exercise which is proven effective to some extent.
Smoking marijuana worsens tinnitus. Every year hundreds of thousands of people around the world die from diseases caused by smoking. It is the major cause of lung cancer, heart attacks and stroke. Smoking affects the function of the immune system and may increase the risk for respiratory and other infections. It also narrows your blood vessels which supply vital oxygen to your ears and their sensory cells.
Sometimes, withdrawal from marijuana and nicotine is easier said than done but tinnitus will give you no option if you want to reduce the ringing in the ear. QUIT SMOKING, live healthy and tinnitus free!
Tinnitus Caused By Telephone
There are many reasons why the ear is ringing and most of them are already identified. You may now include tinnitus caused by telephone on the list of the possible causes of the ringing in the ear. People working in call centers are more likely to have this symptom.
One of the most common causes of tinnitus is exposure to loud noise. The end result of prolonged exposure is tinnitus associated with hearing loss. It usually occurs when a person is exposed to sound from the earpiece of the phone headset during conversation that is pretty loud or sometimes in rumble frequency. Usually, the sound amplified in the telephone earpiece is high enough to be understood. In some cases, the mouth piece of the telephone unit used by the caller is poor of the voice of the caller is low. Either condition may force you to press even more the earpiece of the telephone towards the ear to clearly hear the conversation. The loud sound that is heard in the headset can be deafening that could lead to a cochlear damage.
Tinnitus also transpires in people who are using mobile phones. In a recent study, exposure to microwave radiation for two hours in recurring occasions can damage the nerves in the ear and possible cause of tumor. It is also said that the higher the exposure to radiation, the more damage is apparent. In the case where tumor develops in the ear or head, there is a greater chance you will have tinnitus. Therefore, hands free for cell phones or speaker phones for land line is encouraged in case of long conversation.
To know more information on what is tinnitus and what can you do about it, visit T-gone.com.
One of the most common causes of tinnitus is exposure to loud noise. The end result of prolonged exposure is tinnitus associated with hearing loss. It usually occurs when a person is exposed to sound from the earpiece of the phone headset during conversation that is pretty loud or sometimes in rumble frequency. Usually, the sound amplified in the telephone earpiece is high enough to be understood. In some cases, the mouth piece of the telephone unit used by the caller is poor of the voice of the caller is low. Either condition may force you to press even more the earpiece of the telephone towards the ear to clearly hear the conversation. The loud sound that is heard in the headset can be deafening that could lead to a cochlear damage.
Tinnitus also transpires in people who are using mobile phones. In a recent study, exposure to microwave radiation for two hours in recurring occasions can damage the nerves in the ear and possible cause of tumor. It is also said that the higher the exposure to radiation, the more damage is apparent. In the case where tumor develops in the ear or head, there is a greater chance you will have tinnitus. Therefore, hands free for cell phones or speaker phones for land line is encouraged in case of long conversation.
To know more information on what is tinnitus and what can you do about it, visit T-gone.com.
November 03, 2008
Drugs To Help Tinnitus
Maybe some of you may ask “Are there drugs to help tinnitus?” This is a tricky question. If am going to answer you, I should say, there are certain drugs that can help tinnitus on a certain point, but, there are no drugs that gives a surefire cure for the condition. Most prescription and non prescription drugs for tinnitus provide only temporary relief or none at all. It may even worsen the condition.
Tinnitus is the ringing sensation in the ear without an external source. This means, the ringing in the ear is coming from the inside that only tinnitus sufferer can hear. Most people describe tinnitus as a humming buzzing, whistling sound. Others may feel the noise syncing with their heart beat. The noise beats heard in the ear is known as pulsatile tinnitus.
The sound of pulse heard in the ear can be a cause of chronic inflammation or infection in the middle ear associated by increased blood flow to the inflamed tissue which can be heard in the ear. Another possible cause of pulsating tinnitus is middle ear effusion. This is a result of inflammation, infection or Eustachian tube dysfunction fluid buildup behind the middle ear. The treatment for this condition may be medical or surgical procedure.
There are drugs that are known to relieve the condition to some extent such as anti depressant, antihistamines and anticonvulsants. It may help alleviate the symptom but only for a short period of time and there it goes again… tinnitus is back!
Doctors time and again prescribe drugs as tinnitus treatment that sometimes has even more side effects than relief to the condition. Please be warned of several prescription medications and over the counter drugs that may cause or worsen the present tinnitus. Ask your doctor if the prescription is ototoxic.
Have you tried using natural treatments for tinnitus? If not, I think it’s high time to change medication from drug to homeopathic tinnitus treatment remedies that have helped many tinnitus sufferers around the world. The potent remedies are safe without known side effects, only tinnitus relief.
Tinnitus is the ringing sensation in the ear without an external source. This means, the ringing in the ear is coming from the inside that only tinnitus sufferer can hear. Most people describe tinnitus as a humming buzzing, whistling sound. Others may feel the noise syncing with their heart beat. The noise beats heard in the ear is known as pulsatile tinnitus.
The sound of pulse heard in the ear can be a cause of chronic inflammation or infection in the middle ear associated by increased blood flow to the inflamed tissue which can be heard in the ear. Another possible cause of pulsating tinnitus is middle ear effusion. This is a result of inflammation, infection or Eustachian tube dysfunction fluid buildup behind the middle ear. The treatment for this condition may be medical or surgical procedure.
There are drugs that are known to relieve the condition to some extent such as anti depressant, antihistamines and anticonvulsants. It may help alleviate the symptom but only for a short period of time and there it goes again… tinnitus is back!
Doctors time and again prescribe drugs as tinnitus treatment that sometimes has even more side effects than relief to the condition. Please be warned of several prescription medications and over the counter drugs that may cause or worsen the present tinnitus. Ask your doctor if the prescription is ototoxic.
Have you tried using natural treatments for tinnitus? If not, I think it’s high time to change medication from drug to homeopathic tinnitus treatment remedies that have helped many tinnitus sufferers around the world. The potent remedies are safe without known side effects, only tinnitus relief.
Tinnitus Masker
There are many ways to cope up with tinnitus and reduce the ringing if not eliminated. One of the natural treatments available is the use of tinnitus masker. It is a piece of electronic device inserted into the ear, designed to diffuse and drown-out unwanted noise. It works by emitting a high frequency static sound making the noise from tinnitus less noticeable.
Tinnitus, often described as ringing in the ear is actually not a disease but a symptom of various underlying conditions such as exposure to loud noise, prolonged dose of aspirin or antibiotics or other chronic ear infections. Some tinnitus sufferers can manage tinnitus by diet, exercise and change of lifestyle while others can’t. For those who cannot manage tinnitus, tinnitus masker is a reasonable option.
Before you decide to purchase this tiny electronic device, you can make an experiment and see if it works for you. If you have a radio set at home, you tune it to an empty frequency at low volume. The brain intercepts the signal and focus on the signal from the device rather than the noise from tinnitus. If the experiment is successful, then buying a tinnitus masker is worth considering.
Tinnitus is said to be worse at night since the environment is quite or there are no sound in the background, there are companies who engineered noise generator that can be plugged next to your bed while you sleep. It generates a white noise that can be heard in a tiny built-in speaker found in the machine. Nowadays, the use of portable mp3 players now becomes a celebrated gadget especially by the young generation which is also one of culprits of tinnitus. Actually, there is nothing wrong listening to mp3’s as long as it is on normal levels. Extreme loud sound can no longer be treated as music but noise.
The gloomy effect of the device is now also its upbeat, because of the advent of software based tinnitus maskers. Tinnitus masking CDs and MP3’s can be downloaded into your portable media player and play it as masker you can use anywhere. One thing you will also like about this stuff is it delivers a superb stereo sound digitally mastered without intervals. You can also choose from their releases such as relaxing shower, aircraft cabin or purely white noise. Best of all, it’s easy on the budget!
Tinnitus, often described as ringing in the ear is actually not a disease but a symptom of various underlying conditions such as exposure to loud noise, prolonged dose of aspirin or antibiotics or other chronic ear infections. Some tinnitus sufferers can manage tinnitus by diet, exercise and change of lifestyle while others can’t. For those who cannot manage tinnitus, tinnitus masker is a reasonable option.
Before you decide to purchase this tiny electronic device, you can make an experiment and see if it works for you. If you have a radio set at home, you tune it to an empty frequency at low volume. The brain intercepts the signal and focus on the signal from the device rather than the noise from tinnitus. If the experiment is successful, then buying a tinnitus masker is worth considering.
Tinnitus is said to be worse at night since the environment is quite or there are no sound in the background, there are companies who engineered noise generator that can be plugged next to your bed while you sleep. It generates a white noise that can be heard in a tiny built-in speaker found in the machine. Nowadays, the use of portable mp3 players now becomes a celebrated gadget especially by the young generation which is also one of culprits of tinnitus. Actually, there is nothing wrong listening to mp3’s as long as it is on normal levels. Extreme loud sound can no longer be treated as music but noise.
The gloomy effect of the device is now also its upbeat, because of the advent of software based tinnitus maskers. Tinnitus masking CDs and MP3’s can be downloaded into your portable media player and play it as masker you can use anywhere. One thing you will also like about this stuff is it delivers a superb stereo sound digitally mastered without intervals. You can also choose from their releases such as relaxing shower, aircraft cabin or purely white noise. Best of all, it’s easy on the budget!
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