Tinnitus is a disturbing ear ringing condition that affects millions of people around the world. If you notice a high frequency tone or a strange noise in your ears without apparent source, suspect you have tinnitus. Well, the best way to deal with this is too seek medical help, during which instance the causes of ringing in the ears will be identified and explained to you.
There are two general types of tinnitus depending on whether it is audible or not to an inspecting person. The first is objective tinnitus, which is also called pulsatile tinnitus, and is characterized by thumping sensation within the ears. Such rhythmic noise can accompany the pulsing pace of heartbeat as if the person hears his heartbeat inside his ears. It is a rare type of tinnitus though and is accompanied by blood circulation problems.
The second type of tinnitus is the more prevalent occurring in most of the cases. Medically referred to as subjective tinnitus, this kind of ringing ear malady is only perceptible to the sufferer himself. Thus, making the diagnosis sort of difficult. The causes of ringing in the ears in this case involve a number of underlying conditions ranging from acoustic trauma to tumor, the latter being a rare occurrence.
A leading cause of tinnitus is noise exposure. When people are regularly exposed to excessive noise, say traffic noise and loud speakers, the delicate regions in the inner ear wear away.
The cochlea houses the hair cells bathed in fluid. These cells respond to vibrations and transmit signals to the brain via the acoustic nerve. These cells are so delicate that they get injured by exposure to loud noises. Once damage occurs, these cells begin to send random impulses, which the brain pick up and perceive as tinnitus noise. Cochlear trauma sue to noise is irreversible and is usually, if not always, associated by hearing loss.
Infections in the ears may also affect the auditory pathway. Any fluid build-up and swelling that blocks the proper transmission of sound waves through the hearing system may cause hearing loss accompanied by tinnitus. Experts believe that when external hearing is cut off, the brain compensates with the loss of auditory sensation by tuning in to the internal sounds. This why people with earwax build up and eardrum perforation, who suffer from deafness, experience tinnitus.
Another possible cause would be frequent exposure to stress. Stress is an unavoidable circumstance in our lives and it would help to be familiar with the definition of stress to find ways to avoid it as well as avoid the risk of developing a ringing in the ears.
Other causes of ringing in the ears are Meniere’s disease, head injury, jaw misalignment, allergies, and aging. Fortunately, doctors can identify the cause of tinnitus in some patients. However, lots of patients get by with their tinnitus whose cause remains to be unidentified.
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September 15, 2009
September 09, 2009
Stop Ringing in Ears: A Reminder for the DJs
The main cause of tinnitus is the prolonged exposure to high sound frequency. To stop ringing in ears, one should avoid this.
Expression is part of the human condition. Culture and art are two important determiners of civilization. Music, for one, is greatly varied and well-represented all over the world, across races and cultures. In the modern day, music has been accessible to anyone—in the radio, television, in the streets, etc. DJs or disc jockeys are among those people who deliver music. They select which music will be played. As a disc jockey, he has prolonged exposure to sound in disco or radio stations and booths. The DJ mixes, arranges and plays songs for entertainment of the audience or listeners. This job description allows regular exposure to sound. Oftentimes, there are high-pitched sounds or feedbacks when delivering music. Frequent exposure to these high-sound frequencies can damage the hearing capacity of any person. The DJs, most especially, should be reminded.
Most people who like the music they are hearing would turn and increase the volume of their radios, headset and speakers. This is very common among people that they do not notice this harms their ears. People who like to go to parties with loud, booming, pumping music are very susceptible to tinnitus. Nevertheless, the DJs who need to perform their jobs are the most likely to have a hearing complication. In fact there has already been a number of DJs who are reported to have been complaining about the ringing in their ears. Also, important to note, the degree of their vulnerability is clearly not dependent to the genre of music that they play. What is the main culprit here is the volume. Any music –pop, jazz, classical, blues, rock, and folk, when played in dangerous volumes can trigger damage in the cochlear area of the ears. The damage, sadly, is irrevocable.
The message is to take good care of your sense of hearing whether you are a DJ, or not. Loving the song you are hearing does not imply you need to increase its volume so it can wreck your ears drums for the love of the song. You can stop ringing in ears with the following:
1. Just like you, your ears also need to rest. Find a space away from noise. Have a break in a quiet place to give your ears a relief from all the noises. This is one way you can relax and meditate.
2. A potentially damaging volume is above two-thirds of what is the max. When this is the case, decrease the volume. When you already shout just to be heard and understood, the music or sound is loud enough to be called noise. This certainly has ill effects to your ears if you constantly expose yourself.
3. Consult your doctor in the event that you are hearing strange ringing in your ears. Don’t hesitate and seek advice. They are the ones who will help you identify the possible causes of tinnitus.
Having the knowledge on ways to stop ringing in ears is definitely not enough. If you do not have tinnitus, prevent it to happen by taking action on what not to do. For those who already have been experiencing it, do not let any factors worsen the condition. Follow the simple measures. Save
Expression is part of the human condition. Culture and art are two important determiners of civilization. Music, for one, is greatly varied and well-represented all over the world, across races and cultures. In the modern day, music has been accessible to anyone—in the radio, television, in the streets, etc. DJs or disc jockeys are among those people who deliver music. They select which music will be played. As a disc jockey, he has prolonged exposure to sound in disco or radio stations and booths. The DJ mixes, arranges and plays songs for entertainment of the audience or listeners. This job description allows regular exposure to sound. Oftentimes, there are high-pitched sounds or feedbacks when delivering music. Frequent exposure to these high-sound frequencies can damage the hearing capacity of any person. The DJs, most especially, should be reminded.
Most people who like the music they are hearing would turn and increase the volume of their radios, headset and speakers. This is very common among people that they do not notice this harms their ears. People who like to go to parties with loud, booming, pumping music are very susceptible to tinnitus. Nevertheless, the DJs who need to perform their jobs are the most likely to have a hearing complication. In fact there has already been a number of DJs who are reported to have been complaining about the ringing in their ears. Also, important to note, the degree of their vulnerability is clearly not dependent to the genre of music that they play. What is the main culprit here is the volume. Any music –pop, jazz, classical, blues, rock, and folk, when played in dangerous volumes can trigger damage in the cochlear area of the ears. The damage, sadly, is irrevocable.
The message is to take good care of your sense of hearing whether you are a DJ, or not. Loving the song you are hearing does not imply you need to increase its volume so it can wreck your ears drums for the love of the song. You can stop ringing in ears with the following:
1. Just like you, your ears also need to rest. Find a space away from noise. Have a break in a quiet place to give your ears a relief from all the noises. This is one way you can relax and meditate.
2. A potentially damaging volume is above two-thirds of what is the max. When this is the case, decrease the volume. When you already shout just to be heard and understood, the music or sound is loud enough to be called noise. This certainly has ill effects to your ears if you constantly expose yourself.
3. Consult your doctor in the event that you are hearing strange ringing in your ears. Don’t hesitate and seek advice. They are the ones who will help you identify the possible causes of tinnitus.
Having the knowledge on ways to stop ringing in ears is definitely not enough. If you do not have tinnitus, prevent it to happen by taking action on what not to do. For those who already have been experiencing it, do not let any factors worsen the condition. Follow the simple measures. Save
August 26, 2009
How to Clear Tinnitus in 4 Ways
If somebody told you that there was no way to cure tinnitus, then you were misled. Popular websites tell people with tinnitus, no cure is present at the moment. The truth is there is no medicine that quiets tinnitus. But it does not all end here. To clear tinnitus does not always involve making it stop. Sometimes it involves making you understand what is going on and making you cope with your condition. Tinnitus is not a disease. It is a symptom but certainly not a dreadful one. However, fact says that lots of people who have the ear condition lead stressful lives because they fail to manage their condition. Now, you have to learn that there are simple ways to muffle the noises.
If you have been on an endless search for cure, here is what you have to know.
1. Know the Cause
You cannot do this alone. Go to a GP and he will direct you to the right medical evaluation. You could be referred to a specialist. If you think this is much of a task to do, think about the advantage you can get if you understand what you are experiencing. An audiologist or otolaryngologist will not only determine the cause, they may also advise you to undergo some therapeutic procedures, or if the cause is ototoxicity they may provide you with a list of drugs that cause tinnitus.
2. Follow a treatment plan
Some are dubious about treatment options available because of the lingering misconception that tinnitus is incurable. For instance, you stop wearing ear maskers because they do not quiet the noises in your ears. Of course they don’t but they are worn to make your tinnitus less perceptible. Cognitive behavior therapy does not make the noise stop too. It alters your response to it so you won’t feel anxious or nervous because of it. Be patient. Some therapeutic intervention does not clear tinnitus overnight.
3. Build your immunity
A good immune system raises your defenses against disease causing agents including stress. A good immunity means fine well being and a fit body. You are less likely to have any ear related problem if your nutrition is good. It is also found out that people with tinnitus lack some essential vitamins and minerals like ascorbic acid, vitamin b complex, magnesium and zinc.
4. Manage your stress
Stress triggers tinnitus attacks. You know when you are tired you seem to hear your ringing ears more. The solution is to not overtire yourself and find time to relax.
To clear tinnitus, you have to improve your lifestyle. Nix the bad habits – smoking, alcohol, and stress.
If you have been on an endless search for cure, here is what you have to know.
1. Know the Cause
You cannot do this alone. Go to a GP and he will direct you to the right medical evaluation. You could be referred to a specialist. If you think this is much of a task to do, think about the advantage you can get if you understand what you are experiencing. An audiologist or otolaryngologist will not only determine the cause, they may also advise you to undergo some therapeutic procedures, or if the cause is ototoxicity they may provide you with a list of drugs that cause tinnitus.
2. Follow a treatment plan
Some are dubious about treatment options available because of the lingering misconception that tinnitus is incurable. For instance, you stop wearing ear maskers because they do not quiet the noises in your ears. Of course they don’t but they are worn to make your tinnitus less perceptible. Cognitive behavior therapy does not make the noise stop too. It alters your response to it so you won’t feel anxious or nervous because of it. Be patient. Some therapeutic intervention does not clear tinnitus overnight.
3. Build your immunity
A good immune system raises your defenses against disease causing agents including stress. A good immunity means fine well being and a fit body. You are less likely to have any ear related problem if your nutrition is good. It is also found out that people with tinnitus lack some essential vitamins and minerals like ascorbic acid, vitamin b complex, magnesium and zinc.
4. Manage your stress
Stress triggers tinnitus attacks. You know when you are tired you seem to hear your ringing ears more. The solution is to not overtire yourself and find time to relax.
To clear tinnitus, you have to improve your lifestyle. Nix the bad habits – smoking, alcohol, and stress.
August 23, 2009
Putting An End To Constant Ringing In Ears
Cure your tinnitus. There are a lot of ways to do it. It is wrong to say that there is no cure for this constant ringing in ears. There are several things you can do to gain back your good life. You don’t have to suffer anymore.
When people buy a pill for tinnitus, they expect it to cure them in no time. This is unrealistic. Dealing with this condition involves all aspects of your life. It is not like taking a magic drug and – presto! – you’re well.
If you are into the journey to muffle the noise in your ears, you have to follow these steps.
When people buy a pill for tinnitus, they expect it to cure them in no time. This is unrealistic. Dealing with this condition involves all aspects of your life. It is not like taking a magic drug and – presto! – you’re well.
If you are into the journey to muffle the noise in your ears, you have to follow these steps.
- Find out the cause. Mind you, you cannot do this alone. Determining the underlying condition that brings about tinnitus involves you and your specialist. Tinnitus is a symptom of several disorders like hearing loss, ear infection, Meniere’s disease, high blood pressure, atherosclerosis, head trauma, jaw misalignment, allergy, and tumor.
- Take the right remedy. The cure depends on the cause. For instance, if the culprit is ear infection, your doctor could prescribe an antibiotic to treat it, providing it is of bacterial origin. Some causes do not have quick treatments. Others cannot be treated at all. However, the right remedy for many cases is not a pill but other methods like therapies, counseling, and relaxation. Remember that in most cases the treatment process may take a long time. It is not an overnight thing.
- Have a stress free life. People who are over stressed tend to have worse bouts of tinnitus. If you are fatigued, angry, exhausted, and worried; your tinnitus would sound louder. This is why people are trained to relax to calm the nerves. Relaxation techniques include Yoga and meditation. Other simple things to do include avoidance of too much work and managing your emotions. Have plenty of rest.
- Improve your immunity. A balanced diet helps you build a good immune system; and a good immune system raises your defenses against maladies like constant ringing in ears. When your defenses are up, you tend to have better coping mechanism. While food and exercise are two major ways of getting the right immunity, you may rely on supplements and natural homeopathic alternatives.
- Sleep better. People who hear buzzing in ears complain that they have trouble sleeping. Relaxation helps patients sleep well. But those who cannot tune out tinnitus at night may rely on masking devices. While your physician may order a fitting masking device for you to wear, you may play radio static, or a masking CD at night to temporarily muffle constant ringing in ears.
August 17, 2009
What are the Causes of Vertigo?
Vertigo is the sensation as if your surrounding is spinning or tilting accompanied by loss of balance. It may be a symptom of a disorder, and to treat it, one has to identify the cause. The identification of the causes of vertigo is crucial in determining what treatment procedure to follow. In pinning down the culprit, the examining physician may have to issue tests. The medical background of the patient is checked, too.
A sensation of motion even if you are still is a tell tale sign of vertigo, which is also usually accompanied by perspiration, queasiness, and vomiting. A person who is experiencing a spell of vertigo may feel worse when he changes position or moves about. Drugs may also trigger spells of dizziness.
Vertigo may be associated by ringing sound in the ears, temporary hearing loss, disturbances in visual sensation, confusion, abnormal movements of the eye, and speech difficulty.
The causes of vertigo usually involve disorders that affect the vestibular system, which includes the cerebellum, brainstem, vestibular nerve, and areas in the inner ear. This system of organs is involved in the perception of movement and balance. The inner ear houses the labyrinth – which receives head movement signals. The labyrinth is composed of three semicircular canals, which are surrounded by fluid. The movement signals are then passed in from the labyrinth to the vestibular nerve, which then carries the signals to the brain stem and cerebellum, where motor coordination and control of posture and balance occur. A disruption of this process gives rise to false sensation or perception of movement.
One prevalent cause of dizziness is benign paroxysmal position vertigo (BPPV), which could be associated with deafness, faulty cognitive response, and weakness of the facial muscles. However, other conditions like Meniere’s disease may also result in vertigo. Meniere’s disease is the build up of fluid called endolymph in the inner ear which causes dizziness, tinnitus and deafness. In the long list of possible causes of ear ringing, Meniere's happens to be one of the most famous causes.
A benign vestibular nerve tumor, labyrinthitis (inflammation of the labyrinth), ototoxic drugs, head injury, and orthostatic hypotension (a sudden shift or drop in blood pressure after standing from a sitting or reclining position) are conditions to be checked in case of dizziness or vertigo.
It is the culprit that must be corrected, not the symptoms. This is why proper diagnosis is important. However, some conditions may have no absolute treatment. For instance, Meniere’s disease is dealt with through a low sodium diet, but no exact treatment is at hand. Ear specialists however, may be able to correct vertigo through a series of therapies. There are medications that target the causes of vertigo like ear infections, labyrinthitis, and BPPV.
A sensation of motion even if you are still is a tell tale sign of vertigo, which is also usually accompanied by perspiration, queasiness, and vomiting. A person who is experiencing a spell of vertigo may feel worse when he changes position or moves about. Drugs may also trigger spells of dizziness.
Vertigo may be associated by ringing sound in the ears, temporary hearing loss, disturbances in visual sensation, confusion, abnormal movements of the eye, and speech difficulty.
The causes of vertigo usually involve disorders that affect the vestibular system, which includes the cerebellum, brainstem, vestibular nerve, and areas in the inner ear. This system of organs is involved in the perception of movement and balance. The inner ear houses the labyrinth – which receives head movement signals. The labyrinth is composed of three semicircular canals, which are surrounded by fluid. The movement signals are then passed in from the labyrinth to the vestibular nerve, which then carries the signals to the brain stem and cerebellum, where motor coordination and control of posture and balance occur. A disruption of this process gives rise to false sensation or perception of movement.
One prevalent cause of dizziness is benign paroxysmal position vertigo (BPPV), which could be associated with deafness, faulty cognitive response, and weakness of the facial muscles. However, other conditions like Meniere’s disease may also result in vertigo. Meniere’s disease is the build up of fluid called endolymph in the inner ear which causes dizziness, tinnitus and deafness. In the long list of possible causes of ear ringing, Meniere's happens to be one of the most famous causes.
A benign vestibular nerve tumor, labyrinthitis (inflammation of the labyrinth), ototoxic drugs, head injury, and orthostatic hypotension (a sudden shift or drop in blood pressure after standing from a sitting or reclining position) are conditions to be checked in case of dizziness or vertigo.
It is the culprit that must be corrected, not the symptoms. This is why proper diagnosis is important. However, some conditions may have no absolute treatment. For instance, Meniere’s disease is dealt with through a low sodium diet, but no exact treatment is at hand. Ear specialists however, may be able to correct vertigo through a series of therapies. There are medications that target the causes of vertigo like ear infections, labyrinthitis, and BPPV.
July 15, 2009
5 Steps to Deal with Symptoms of Tinnitus
Tinnitus is an ear problem commonly referred to as ringing ears and it is believed that 17 percent of the world population is afflicted by varying degrees of this condition. The problem lies within the inner ear where delicate nerve cells are present. Loud noise, ear infection, head injury, drugs, and aging are blamed for the malady. Symptoms of tinnitus are usually observed when a person begins complaining of a ringing and may often utter "I have a temporary ringing in my ears" and it may occur suddenly raising the brain alarm system. The following steps explain how to deal with the symptoms.
1. Dealing with tinnitus starts by accepting that you have the problem and you are committed to getting relief. This one is voluntary. Meaning, it is up to you whether or not you want to get better. Accepting that there is a problem is the first step in treatment process in any disorder.
2. The next step is to see a doctor to get medical information and opinion about your ear condition. Proper evaluation may point you to the culprit or to the kind of treatment you will need. In this sense, the cause may be identified and treated so that the ear condition itself alleviates.
3. During the treatment process it is important that the person finds valuable time for recreation and fun-activities, especially if he/she has to remain at home. Symptoms of tinnitus like ear ringing accompanied by anxiety and depression are less likely to be noticed if the person is preoccupied with stimulating activities that will take the mind’s concentration away from the ear noises.
4. Most people have the natural capacity to undergo habituation process. This is getting used to the ear noise, and it occurs only if the person no longer perceives tinnitus as a dreadful condition. Habituation is an important process because it is during this time when the person’s attempts to remove the ear-noise perception from the seat consciousness. It does not mean that he would no longer hear the noise. He would still do. In this stage, the brain learns not to tune in or listen to tinnitus noise. This successfully occurs if the person stops brooding about his/her disorder.
5. Lifestyle and diet must be changed. In fact, this perhaps has been told to you by your physician. How you live and what you eat greatly affects how you cope with tinnitus. For instance, avoidance of loud noises means that one must stay away from busy streets, club houses, disco bars, loud speakers, and equipment that generate loud noise. Stress must be minimized and ways to do this include enough rest and relaxation, not overtiring at work and not worrying too much. Smoking is forbidden. Diet should not include caffeine, high salt and high fat content.
Management of symptoms of tinnitus is important because although it is not a serious condition, statistics show that many people who have it do not lead normal lives.
1. Dealing with tinnitus starts by accepting that you have the problem and you are committed to getting relief. This one is voluntary. Meaning, it is up to you whether or not you want to get better. Accepting that there is a problem is the first step in treatment process in any disorder.
2. The next step is to see a doctor to get medical information and opinion about your ear condition. Proper evaluation may point you to the culprit or to the kind of treatment you will need. In this sense, the cause may be identified and treated so that the ear condition itself alleviates.
3. During the treatment process it is important that the person finds valuable time for recreation and fun-activities, especially if he/she has to remain at home. Symptoms of tinnitus like ear ringing accompanied by anxiety and depression are less likely to be noticed if the person is preoccupied with stimulating activities that will take the mind’s concentration away from the ear noises.
4. Most people have the natural capacity to undergo habituation process. This is getting used to the ear noise, and it occurs only if the person no longer perceives tinnitus as a dreadful condition. Habituation is an important process because it is during this time when the person’s attempts to remove the ear-noise perception from the seat consciousness. It does not mean that he would no longer hear the noise. He would still do. In this stage, the brain learns not to tune in or listen to tinnitus noise. This successfully occurs if the person stops brooding about his/her disorder.
5. Lifestyle and diet must be changed. In fact, this perhaps has been told to you by your physician. How you live and what you eat greatly affects how you cope with tinnitus. For instance, avoidance of loud noises means that one must stay away from busy streets, club houses, disco bars, loud speakers, and equipment that generate loud noise. Stress must be minimized and ways to do this include enough rest and relaxation, not overtiring at work and not worrying too much. Smoking is forbidden. Diet should not include caffeine, high salt and high fat content.
Management of symptoms of tinnitus is important because although it is not a serious condition, statistics show that many people who have it do not lead normal lives.
March 11, 2009
Tinnitus Treatment
Are you one of those who suffer from constant ringing ears – that irritating and annoying buzzing, whistling, rushing, or ringing in one or both ears? If you belong to the unlucky group who suffer from ringing in the ears then you must be looking for the best tinnitus treatment which best suits you.
Tinnitus, medically speaking, has no cure. Doctors and other medical professional have not yet determined the exact cause of the condition and there are no available cures. However, there are many tinnitus remedies. You have a wide selection of tinnitus treatment that you can use to ease the ringing in your ears. Homeopathic remedies have been proven by many who have tried them in their efficacy in relieving tinnitus. There are alternative herbal remedies which you can resort to. These include gingko biloba, castor oil, sesame and onion juice. These have yet to be proven scientifically but there has been anecdotal evidence in some tinnitus sufferers. For those who are going through a really disturbing case of tinnitus, there are other alternative approaches when dealing with tinnitus. Among these are hypnosis, white noise, aromatherapy, biofeedback, and tinnitus retraining program. Aggravation of tinnitus symptoms have also been associated with increased levels of stress and an unhealthy lifestyle. It is important to make some lifestyle changes – some modifications in your diets, nutritional supplementation as well as stress management strategies.
Tinnitus treatment depends on your decision which you think will best match your needs and, this in turn, relies on how much you suffer from constant ear ringing. If it something which comes and goes and doesn’t really disrupt you life then you don’t really need to go into great lengths to address it. But it would help if you visit your doctor for any advice. However, if tinnitus has caused too much imbalance in your life then you must take serious measures to address that relentless ringing in your ears.
Tinnitus, medically speaking, has no cure. Doctors and other medical professional have not yet determined the exact cause of the condition and there are no available cures. However, there are many tinnitus remedies. You have a wide selection of tinnitus treatment that you can use to ease the ringing in your ears. Homeopathic remedies have been proven by many who have tried them in their efficacy in relieving tinnitus. There are alternative herbal remedies which you can resort to. These include gingko biloba, castor oil, sesame and onion juice. These have yet to be proven scientifically but there has been anecdotal evidence in some tinnitus sufferers. For those who are going through a really disturbing case of tinnitus, there are other alternative approaches when dealing with tinnitus. Among these are hypnosis, white noise, aromatherapy, biofeedback, and tinnitus retraining program. Aggravation of tinnitus symptoms have also been associated with increased levels of stress and an unhealthy lifestyle. It is important to make some lifestyle changes – some modifications in your diets, nutritional supplementation as well as stress management strategies.
Tinnitus treatment depends on your decision which you think will best match your needs and, this in turn, relies on how much you suffer from constant ear ringing. If it something which comes and goes and doesn’t really disrupt you life then you don’t really need to go into great lengths to address it. But it would help if you visit your doctor for any advice. However, if tinnitus has caused too much imbalance in your life then you must take serious measures to address that relentless ringing in your ears.
March 05, 2009
Cure Ringing in Ears
Ringing in ears is perhaps the most difficult condition. Difficult in a way that it can be so hard to diagnose what caused the ringing in the ears and more difficult to find something to cure ringing in ears. The truth is, people tend to speculate more on the causes of ringing ears rather than facing the facts.
Ringing in ears or tinnitus has been a problem that has affected the lives of several people way back centuries ago. They have tried to come up with different concoctions but all it could do was provide relief from the tinnitus and never something that can cure ringing in ears.
In most cases the home made therapies were able to provide them with satisfying relief from ringing in ears. While there are millions of people from all over the world who experience this problem, very few of them look for treatments and remedies for tinnitus. I guess we can attribute this to the fact that they do not understand fully what tinnitus is and what causes the ringing in the ears.
Studies and researches have been done and there are some common causes of tinnitus that are found amongst those who suffer from ringing in the ears:
• Constant exposure to loud noise
• Impacted ear wax
• Meniere’s disease
• Stress
• High blood pressure
• Ear infections
• Ototoxicity
• Trauma to the head and neck
What people need to realize is that an onset of a ringing in ears signals the presence of a problem. Those who tend to ignore the symptom while the ringing is still mild are prone to suffer from complications of their condition at a latter stage.
The best thing to do if you have a ringing in the ears, whether mild or severe, is to immediately see a specialist and have your condition diagnosed. Early diagnosis gives more chances for a good response to tinnitus treatment and possibly get something that cure ringing ears.
Ringing in ears or tinnitus has been a problem that has affected the lives of several people way back centuries ago. They have tried to come up with different concoctions but all it could do was provide relief from the tinnitus and never something that can cure ringing in ears.
In most cases the home made therapies were able to provide them with satisfying relief from ringing in ears. While there are millions of people from all over the world who experience this problem, very few of them look for treatments and remedies for tinnitus. I guess we can attribute this to the fact that they do not understand fully what tinnitus is and what causes the ringing in the ears.
Studies and researches have been done and there are some common causes of tinnitus that are found amongst those who suffer from ringing in the ears:
• Constant exposure to loud noise
• Impacted ear wax
• Meniere’s disease
• Stress
• High blood pressure
• Ear infections
• Ototoxicity
• Trauma to the head and neck
What people need to realize is that an onset of a ringing in ears signals the presence of a problem. Those who tend to ignore the symptom while the ringing is still mild are prone to suffer from complications of their condition at a latter stage.
The best thing to do if you have a ringing in the ears, whether mild or severe, is to immediately see a specialist and have your condition diagnosed. Early diagnosis gives more chances for a good response to tinnitus treatment and possibly get something that cure ringing ears.
February 02, 2009
Ringing in Ears
Do you experience hearing a ringing in ears? If you do, then you probably have this medical condition known as tinnitus. This condition makes you hear a ringing noise but you cannot pinpoint where the source of the noise is coming from. It can bother you occasionally or constantly. In fact, it can affect you any time of the day, even as you try to get some rest or sleep.
No amount of pressure applied to the ears or opening and closing your mouth (which is the normal reaction of people) can lessen the noise or eliminate it. People often wonder how a person can hear a ringing in ears but the noise does not have a source.
The explanation to this is because that noise is being created by the nerve impulses of our brain every time it fails to receive active sound signals from the ears which the brain itself needs to interpret. This makes it difficult to manage the volume of the noise since it comes from within our system.
There is no need to panic however as this does not necessarily mean you will be doomed forever. There are ways to eliminate the ear ringing and ways to minimize the noise, as well as there are also factors which can trigger the noise and aggravate the noise.
Tinnitus is one of those conditions which will only get worse the more you give attention to it. As you continue to listen to every noisy ear ringing that you hear, the louder it will get. On the other hand, if you learn to ignore the noise and just continue doing whatever you need to do, you will be amazed that in time you will be able to ignore the noise. This is what they usually do with one type of treatment known as tinnitus retraining therapy.
Even if ringing in ears cannot harm you seriously, it is still best to consult with your physician and have your condition diagnosed. It is a lot better to know what caused the symptom for proper treatment to be carried out.
No amount of pressure applied to the ears or opening and closing your mouth (which is the normal reaction of people) can lessen the noise or eliminate it. People often wonder how a person can hear a ringing in ears but the noise does not have a source.
The explanation to this is because that noise is being created by the nerve impulses of our brain every time it fails to receive active sound signals from the ears which the brain itself needs to interpret. This makes it difficult to manage the volume of the noise since it comes from within our system.
There is no need to panic however as this does not necessarily mean you will be doomed forever. There are ways to eliminate the ear ringing and ways to minimize the noise, as well as there are also factors which can trigger the noise and aggravate the noise.
Tinnitus is one of those conditions which will only get worse the more you give attention to it. As you continue to listen to every noisy ear ringing that you hear, the louder it will get. On the other hand, if you learn to ignore the noise and just continue doing whatever you need to do, you will be amazed that in time you will be able to ignore the noise. This is what they usually do with one type of treatment known as tinnitus retraining therapy.
Even if ringing in ears cannot harm you seriously, it is still best to consult with your physician and have your condition diagnosed. It is a lot better to know what caused the symptom for proper treatment to be carried out.
July 26, 2007
Ringing In Ears - http://www.t-gone.com
Although it is very traumatic for the newly diagnozed tinnitus sufferer, the condition which is also known as ringing in ears can be effectively treated without the need for surgery or taking expensive and potentially life changing precription drugs such as nexium or celexa for tinnitus.
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