Tinnitus Defined
Posted January 29th, 2010 by SpikeIt would be a good idea to do some research and discover what tinnitus is, before embarking on a treatment solution for tinnitus. You will be in a much better position to relieve the tinnitus symptoms once you have a good understanding of the condition.
Most folk simply suffer in silence and have no clue what tinnitus really means to you.
Tinnitus is a sound in one ear or both ears, such as buzzing, ringing, hissing or whistling, occurring without an external stimulus and is normally caused by a specific condition, such as exposure to loud noise, ear infections, the use of certain prescription drugs, a blocked auditory tube or canal, or a head injury. Sometimes the noise may be generated inside the ear and is audible to a doctor or someone standing close to the person. In the majority of cases however only the person experiencing tinnitus will be able to hear the noises.
The condition can manifest in one or both ears. While tinnitus is commonly described as a ringing in the ear, there are also other sounds that can be heard such as:
• Low Frequency Humming Noises
• Buzzing
• Swishing
• Rushing Noises Like A Waterfall
• Ringing and many more
It is not uncommon to hear a combination of the noise listed above
Be aware that there are many different types of tinnitus. Some people are locked into believing that there is only one kind of tinnitus and that if their symptoms don’t fall into this category, it must not be tinnitus.
The different types of tinnitus are listed briefly below:
Tonal tinnitus- With tonal tinnitus you experience the same sound continuously Only hearing one specifiv noise or pitch? That’s called tonal tinnitus.
Pulsatile tinnitus- this type is intermittent and often takes on a beat with the heartbeat or pulse of the person.
Subjective tinnitus- this is where only the patient can hear the noises.
One also can experience multiple other tinnitus sounds such as beeping, cicada like noises, water flowing and more.
Anyone of the noises or symptoms discussed point to your having tinnitus. It’s this type of close-minded thinking that holds people back in finding the treatment they need and deserve.
The data discussed is simply for research purposes only. No advice is implied. With all health problems it is advisabale to talk with a doctor before taking any medical advice.
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