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What is Tinnitus?
There's little evidence that indicates alternative medicine treatments work for tinnitus. However, some alternative therapies that have been tried for tinnitus include: Acupuncture; Hypnosis; The herb ginkgo; Zinc supplements
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Also known as ringing in the ears, ringing in the ear, Pulsatile Tinnitus, ear buzzing, Subjective Tinnitus, Objective Tinnitus, Noise Induced Tinnitus
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Tinnitus - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Tinnitus is the perception of sound within the human ear in the absence of corresponding external sound. Tinnitus is not a disease, but a symptom resulting ... Read more on
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What Is Tinnitus?
Tinnitus is noise that originates within the ear rather than from the outside environment. This may affect one or both ears.The sounds have been described ... Read more on
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Tinnitus Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatments and Causes ...
Tinnitus information including symptoms, diagnosis, misdiagnosis, treatment, causes, patient stories, videos, forums, prevention, and prognosis. Read more on
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Tips For Managing Tinnitus | American Tinnitus Association
Diagnose and Understand Your Tinnitus. 1. DO NOT panic. Tinnitus is usually not a sign of a serious, ongoing medical condition. 2. CHECK things out. Read more on
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Tinnitus
Tinnitus, (pronounced tih-NIGHT-us or TIN-ih-tus) is a ringing, swishing, or other type of noise that seems to originate in the ear or head. Most of us will experience tinnitus or sounds in the ears at some time or another. According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), almost 12 percent of men who are 65 to 74 years of age are affected by tinnitus. Tinnitus is identified more frequently in white individuals, and the prevalence of tinnitus in the U.S. is almost twice as frequent in the South as in the Northeast. Read more on
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Tinnitus
Do you hear a ringing, roaring, clicking or hissing sound in your ears Do you hear this sound often or all the time Does the sound bother you If you answer is yes, you might have tinnitus. Millions of people in the U.S. have tinnitus. People with severe tinnitus may have trouble hearing, working or even sleeping. Causes of tinnitus include hearing loss, exposure to loud noises or medicines you may be taking for a different problem. Tinnitus may also be a symptom of other health problems, such as allergies, high or low blood pressure, tumors and problems in the heart, blood vessels, jaw and neck. Read more on
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BioMed Central | Full text | Effectiveness of a tinnitus ...
Jun 26, 2009 ... Tinnitus impairs the possibility of leading a normal life in 0.5–1% of the population. While neither medical nor surgical treatment appears ... Read more on
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Tinnitus: Preparing for your appointment - MayoClinic.com
After you've been diagnosed with tinnitus, you may need to see an ear, ... Review paper: More than ringing in the ears — A review of tinnitus and its ... Read more on
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Inner Ear, Tinnitus: eMedicine Otolaryngology and Facial Plastic ...
Nov 17, 2009 ... Overview: Introduction, Philosophy, and Classification Tinnitus is the perception of sound in the head or the ears. Read more on
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Hardin MD : Tinnitus
Nov 22, 2010 ... Error processing SSI file tinnitus (ringing ears). Read more on
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Causes
The most common cause of tinnitus is damage to the hearing nerves in the ear (cochlea or inner ear). We hear things through a stream of nerve impulses going from the cochlea to the auditory system in the brain. If the tiny nerves in the ear are damaged or destroyed, this produces an abnormal stream of impulses, which the brain interprets as a sound. This causes the noise associated with tinnitus.
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Complications
Tinnitus can significantly affect quality of life. It affects people differently, but may be linked to: Fatigue; Stress; Sleep problems; Trouble concentrating; Memory problems; Depression; Anxiety and irritability
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Considerations
Tinnitus is common. Almost everyone experiences a mild form of tinnitus once in awhile that only lasts a few minutes. However, constant or recurring tinnitus is stressful and can interfere with your ability to concentrate or sleep.
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Coping and support
Tinnitus doesn't always improve or completely go away with treatment. Here are a few things that can help you cope: Counseling. A licensed therapist or psychologist can help you learn coping techniques to make tinnitus symptoms less bothersome. Counseling can also help with other problems often linked to tinnitus, including anxiety and depression. Support groups. Sharing your experience with others who have tinnitus may be helpful. There are tinnitus groups that meet in person, as well as Internet forums. To ensure the information you're getting is accurate, it's best to make sure the group is facilitated by a physician, audiologist or other qualified health professional. Education. Learning...
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Diagnosis
If you are having problems with your hearing, it is very important that you go to see your GP. They will be able to examine your ears, and may refer you to the ear, nose, and throat (ENT) department at your local hospital.
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Home Care
Tinnitus can be masked by competing sounds, such as low-level music, ticking clocks, or other noises. Tinnitus is often more noticeable when you go to bed at night because your surroundings are quieter. Any noise in the room, like a humidifier, white noise machine, or dishwasher, can help mask tinnitus and make it less irritating.; Learn ways to relax. Feeling stressed or anxious can worsen tinnitus.; Avoid caffeine, alcohol, and smoking.; Get enough rest. Try sleeping with your head propped up in an elevated position. This lessens head congestion and noises may become less noticeable.
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Lifestyle and home remedies
Often, tinnitus is caused by a permanent condition and the underlying cause can't be treated. But, for many people, making adjustments makes the symptoms less bothersome. These tips may help: Avoid possible irritants. Reduce your exposure to things that may make your tinnitus worse. Common examples include loud noises and nicotine. Cover up the noise. In a quiet setting, a fan, soft music or low-volume radio static may help mask the noise from tinnitus. Manage stress. Stress can make tinnitus worse. Stress management, whether through relaxation therapy, biofeedback or exercise, may provide some relief. Reduce your alcohol intake. Alcohol increases the force of your blood by dilating your...
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Medical advice
Call your doctor if:Ear noises start after a head injury. ; The noises are associated with other unexplained symptoms like dizziness, feeling off balance, nausea, or vomiting. ; You have unexplained ear noises that bother you even after self-help measures.
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Preparing for your appointment
The first step to evaluating tinnitus is to have a hearing (audiological) exam.
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Prevention
In many cases, tinnitus is the result of something that can't be prevented. However, taking care of your health can help prevent certain kinds of tinnitus.
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Risk factors
Anyone can get tinnitus, but you might be at increased risk if: You've been exposed to loud noise without ear protection, especially on an ongoing basis; You're an older adult. Tinnitus is most common in people over 65; You have age-related hearing loss; You're a man; You're Caucasian; You have post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Tinnitus is especially aggravated by loud noises in people with PTSD
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Symptoms
Tinnitus involves the annoying sensation of hearing sound when no external sound is present. Tinnitus symptoms include these types of phantom noises in your ears: Ringing; Buzzing; Roaring; Clicking; Whistling; Hissing
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Treatment
Treatment may be quite different in each case of tinnitus. In most cases there is no cure, and treatment is designed to help people manage tinnitus on a day-to-day basis.
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What to Expect at Your Office Visit
Tinnitus is common. Almost everyone experiences a mild form of tinnitus once in awhile that only lasts a few minutes. However, constant or recurring tinnitus is stressful and can interfere with your ability to concentrate or sleep.
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www.nlm.nih.gov