| The literal translation for the word tinnitis from Latin | | | | exact cause can be determined, there may be a |
| means "to tinkle or ring like a bell." It is loosely | | | | cure. |
| defined as hearing noises in the ears that no one else | | | | Medical treatments vary from hearing aids, electrical |
| present can hear. These can range from ringing, | | | | stimulation through the use of cochlear implants, drug |
| roaring, clicks, whistling, or hissing. | | | | therapy, masking, cognitive therapy, tinnitis retraining |
| Tinnitis, also known as tinnitus, is not a disease but | | | | therapy, and TMJ treatment. |
| rather a symptom which may be caused from a | | | | TMJ, the acronym for temporomandibular joint, |
| variety of other conditions. It is classified as objective | | | | refers to the part of the jaw located just below the |
| and subjective. Subjective tinnitus is most common | | | | ear, causing both tinnitis and ear pain when damaged. |
| and may be caused by neurological, metabolic, or | | | | The therapy is considered to be a dental treatment. |
| psychogenic disorders. | | | | Certain surgical techniques are being studied to |
| The objective type is usually caused by muscular or | | | | alleviate certain vascular-neurological problems. Since |
| vascular abnormalities, such as hypoxia (insufficient | | | | stress tends to worsen the condition, keeping stress |
| oxygen), and ischemia (insufficient blood supply due | | | | and tension under control is crucial. The electrical |
| to a blocked artery). Smokers are subject to this | | | | stimulation procedure is still an experimental technique. |
| condition as nicotine has a restricting effect on the | | | | From a natural health point of view, zinc has been |
| vascular system. | | | | found to be very effective. Natural supplements |
| Tinnitus can be found in one or both ears and often | | | | containing vitamins A, C, the B group, E, and Zinc |
| patients complain that they hear noises in the middle | | | | have also proven successful for many sufferers. |
| of their heads. It occurs not only in the outer, middle | | | | In order to help alleviate the severity of tinnitus, |
| and inner ear but in the brain as well. | | | | there are several things you can do. |
| Pulsatile tinnitus refers to the sound of your pulse | | | | It's important to avoid exposure to loud sounds and |
| beating in your ears. It is usually a result of high | | | | noises; |
| cholesterol levels. | | | | Do relaxation and circulation exercises set out by |
| Infections, damage to the eardrum, hearing loss due | | | | your healing practitioner; |
| to physical trauma to the head or neck, or wax in | | | | Listen to a competing sound at a constant low level, |
| the inner ear canal may also bring it on, generally for | | | | like a ticking clock or radio static (white noise) as |
| a short duration. | | | | these may mask the tinnitus. This will make it less |
| Both tinnitus and deafness are the result of damage | | | | noticeable and for some may even suppress the |
| to the microscopic ends of the auditory nerve in the | | | | head noise for several hours after it is used. The |
| inner ear. However, although they often coexist, the | | | | main principle here is that the masking sound is a |
| one does not cause the other. Both conditions can | | | | more pleasant substitute for the tinnitis sound. |
| also be caused by Menier's disease, the mumps, | | | | Remember: An ounce of prevention is worth a pound |
| certain drugs, and even severe cases of jaundice. | | | | of cure! |
| Although most common in the elderly due to nerve | | | | Disclaimer: |
| impairment, more and more younger people are | | | | All material provided is for informational and |
| subject to both deafness and tinnitus due to long | | | | educational purposes only, and is not to be construed |
| term subjection to excessively loud sounds. | | | | as medical advice or instruction. |
| The ringing sensation ranges from being a nuisance | | | | It is of utmost importance that you do your own |
| for most sufferers to a chronic condition causing loss | | | | due diligence. Consult with your physician or a qualified |
| of concentration, sleep problems, and psychological | | | | health professional on any matters regarding your |
| distress. In all cases it has been found that | | | | health and well-being or regarding any findings |
| intoxication heightens the severity of the distress. | | | | expressed within this website. |
| There is no simple cure and must be treated | | | | If you are taking any prescription medication, consult |
| according to each individual case. It's important to see | | | | with your physician about possible side effects |
| an otolaryngologist for the best treatment. If the | | | | before taking any supplements. |