Tinnitus
According to the American Tinnitus Association, nearly 50 million Americans suffer with tinnitus.
According to the American Tinnitus Association, nearly 50 million Americans suffer with tinnitus.
Tinnitus is the perception of sound when no sound is actual present.
Tinnitus is the perception of sound when no sound is actual present.
While tinnitus is referred to as "ringing in the ears" it can take the form of many different sounds:
While tinnitus is referred to as "ringing in the ears" it can take the form of many different sounds:
Ringing
Buzzing
Roaring
Grinding
Crickets
Clicking
Wind
Stream
Hissing
Swooshing
Whistling
Some of the primary causes of tinnitus include
Some of the primary causes of tinnitus include
Hearing loss
Exposure to loud noise
Head Trauma
Ototoxic drugs
Age
Medications
Infection diseases
Neurologic injuries/disease
Dental disorder
Tinnitus can impact your life in many ways (work and personal) and can be associated the following:
Tinnitus can impact your life in many ways (work and personal) and can be associated the following:
Anxiety
Depression
Insomnia
Irritation
Stress
Mental health problems
Headaches
Memory and focus problems
Treatments
Treatments
Tinnitus cannot be cured; however, there are some treatments available to make it less noticeable depending on the underlying cause: wax removal due to wax build-up, talking to your primary doctor about changing medications, and/or tinnitus therapy.
Tinnitus cannot be cured; however, there are some treatments available to make it less noticeable depending on the underlying cause: wax removal due to wax build-up, talking to your primary doctor about changing medications, and/or tinnitus therapy.
Tinnitus therapy
Tinnitus therapy
Also, known as sound therapy, aids in reducing the presence of tinnitus by giving the brain something else to focus on instead of your tinnitus; thus, redirecting your focus.
Also, known as sound therapy, aids in reducing the presence of tinnitus by giving the brain something else to focus on instead of your tinnitus; thus, redirecting your focus.