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
July 13, 2009
Drugs that Cause Tinnitus
With the millions of tinnitus cases from all over the world, majority of us are still at a lost as to what are the most possible causes of this condition. Since it is a condition which deeply bothers the person having it, then it is best to become familiar with its causes and avoid it by all means. One of the not so famous are drugs that cause tinnitus. It would then be good to have a worldwide awareness campaign.
Taking pills to alleviate us of whatever health condition we may possibly have is a normal thing to do. Whether they are over the counter or prescription drugs, we take them with the hope that these medicines will take care of things and eventually make us feel better. However, these drugs also have side effects. Some side effects are mild and nothing that should really cause any bothers to you, but there are also side effects that you must be aware of and keep an eye on. Ringing in the ears is one of the possible side effects that are commonly brought about by drugs that cause tinnitus.
Among the identified medications that can possibly cause a ringing in the ear or referred to as ototoxic are NSAIDS (non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs. These types of medications are available over the counter and are usually taken to relieve conditions like the common colds and headaches. Examples are aspirin, naproxen and ibuprofen. The reason as to why they may cause hearing loss and eventually tinnitus are somewhat vague but it has been suspected that the anti-platelet property of such drugs cause the problem. Aspirin is said to be the most notorious as it contains salicylates and salicylic acid.
Some other identified drugs that can worsen or cause a ringing in the ears are sedatives, antidepressants, antibiotics, medication for cancer, and antihistamines. Proper information must be given by prescribing doctors and pharmacists that release these drugs to patients who use them so that precautionary measures may be undertaken and the problem of acquiring a ringing in the ears be prevented.
The question now is whether to continue taking these medicines or not. If you stop taking them then the tendency is you won’t get well, while if you continue to take them there is a tendency to develop a ringing in the ears. If you are concerned with developing tinnitus, tell your doctor about it and they will prescribe an alternative medication. It should also be noted that tinnitus usually develops when taking high dosages of the mentioned drugs and when they are used for a prolonged period.
Drugs that cause tinnitus can be easily avoided. All it takes is getting the right information and exercising all precautionary measures. In time, the population of people affected with ear ringing will decline and hopefully everybody gets to live a good quality of life without problems of ringing in the ears.
Taking pills to alleviate us of whatever health condition we may possibly have is a normal thing to do. Whether they are over the counter or prescription drugs, we take them with the hope that these medicines will take care of things and eventually make us feel better. However, these drugs also have side effects. Some side effects are mild and nothing that should really cause any bothers to you, but there are also side effects that you must be aware of and keep an eye on. Ringing in the ears is one of the possible side effects that are commonly brought about by drugs that cause tinnitus.
Among the identified medications that can possibly cause a ringing in the ear or referred to as ototoxic are NSAIDS (non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs. These types of medications are available over the counter and are usually taken to relieve conditions like the common colds and headaches. Examples are aspirin, naproxen and ibuprofen. The reason as to why they may cause hearing loss and eventually tinnitus are somewhat vague but it has been suspected that the anti-platelet property of such drugs cause the problem. Aspirin is said to be the most notorious as it contains salicylates and salicylic acid.
Some other identified drugs that can worsen or cause a ringing in the ears are sedatives, antidepressants, antibiotics, medication for cancer, and antihistamines. Proper information must be given by prescribing doctors and pharmacists that release these drugs to patients who use them so that precautionary measures may be undertaken and the problem of acquiring a ringing in the ears be prevented.
The question now is whether to continue taking these medicines or not. If you stop taking them then the tendency is you won’t get well, while if you continue to take them there is a tendency to develop a ringing in the ears. If you are concerned with developing tinnitus, tell your doctor about it and they will prescribe an alternative medication. It should also be noted that tinnitus usually develops when taking high dosages of the mentioned drugs and when they are used for a prolonged period.
Drugs that cause tinnitus can be easily avoided. All it takes is getting the right information and exercising all precautionary measures. In time, the population of people affected with ear ringing will decline and hopefully everybody gets to live a good quality of life without problems of ringing in the ears.
November 12, 2008
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.
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