Tinnitus - Ringing In The Ears by Sarah Greene Copyright Š 2015 GoodHealthCounts. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, mechanical or electronic, including photocopying and recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the author or publisher. Published By GoodHealthCounts in association with Sarah Greene.
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Table of Contents Disclaimer ........................................................................................................................................... 1 Tinnitus - Are Ear Noises Bothering You ................................................................................................... 2 Understanding Tinnitus ...................................................................................................................... 5 Buzzing Sound Ear Disturbances ........................................................................................................ 6 Finding The Right Ringing Ears Cure .............................................................................................. 7 Physical and Psychological Solutions ................................................................................................. 8 What If You Can’t Cure It?.................................................................................................................. 9 Click Here To Watch The Video .......................................................................................................... 9 Help My Ears Are Ringing ................................................................................................................. 10 Click Here To Watch The Video ........................................................................................................ 10 Noise Induced Hearing Loss - Prevention and Treatment .............................................................. 11 Causes of Noise Induced Hearing Loss............................................................................................. 11 Prevention of Noise Induced Hearing Loss ...................................................................................... 12 Click Here To Watch The Video ........................................................................................................ 14
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Tinnitus - Are Ear Noises Bothering You
Tinnitus, a phenomenon of the nervous system, is directly connected to the ear. This phenomenon is characterised by perception of an internal beating or ringing like sound. This sound can appear to be a quiet background noise, or loud enough to drown out all outside sounds. Some Causes of tinnitus are A sudden loud bang or noise Excessive Ear wax, Acoustic neuroma, Hypertension and atherosclerosis, Severe anaemia and renal failure, Palatal myoclonus Thyroid disorders Glomus jugulare tumours Lyme Disease Loss of Hearing Drugs: aspirin overdose, loop diuretics, aminoglycosides, quinine, Injury to the head Temporomandibular and cervical spine disorders, Suppurative otitis media (also chronic infection and serous OM), Otosclerosis, Impacted wisdom teeth, Meniere's disease, Arteriovenous fistulae and arterial bruits Stress and depression
Often times sufferers will use a device that will generate an artificial noise to mask the tinnitus sound. This process is called tinnitus retraining therapy. It is a widely known and practiced remedy to the noise. Although it doesn't actually make the noise disappear, it makes the noise a lot less annoying and disturbing the person who is affected; this makes the noise easier to ignore allowing the individual to concentrate on mental tasks. If constant ear noises such as beeping, buzzing, whistling, humming, banging, etc., are bothering you, it's likely that you suffer from the condition called tinnitus. Not only are the noises different for everyone, the causes may vary greatly as well. Tinnitus is not fully understood and, as of yet, there is
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no official cure for the disturbance. However, there are many ways to help you cope with it or keep it at bay.
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Understanding Tinnitus Causes of tinnitus have been stated as being over-exposure to loud noises (such as professionals who work in construction, the military, with loud music, etc.); ear damage caused by too many or severe ear infections, or other ear problems; an unhealthy diet with too much salt and caffeine, mental problems, insomnia, certain medications, or stress, just to name a few.
Try to understand what your ear noises' possible causes may be so that you can take advantage of any treatment that is targeted to relieve the underlying cause. Many have claimed that massaging their head and ears alleviates the disturbance. A massage may increase the rate of blood flow to your ears which is believed to be one way to combat the condition. Another blood-flow increasing activity is to take an alternately hot and cold bath or shower.
If you believe that stress is the cause of your tinnitus, you'll want to do things that relax your body. A warm bath, meditation, some activity that you like to do like gardening or walking, working out, getting enough sleep, getting enough of the B12 vitamins and avoiding caffeine are just some ways to reduce stress.
Certain herbal supplements and prescribed medications can reduce stress or help combat other areas that you are having trouble with like high blood pressure or fatigue. Eating a healthy, balanced diet with lots of fruit and vegetables, whole grains, protein and dairy can also improve your condition.
Try to reduce your salt intake. This again goes hand-in-hand with reducing your blood pressure so that enough blood and oxygen are reaching your ears. Salt can also build up fluid in your ears which can heighten the problem.
Certain alternative therapies such as habituation therapy and acupuncture hypnotherapy may also work. If coupled with a healthy diet, enough sleep, and a little bit of activity, they can work even faster and more effectively. Look for a qualified therapist in alternative therapy who has worked with tinnitus before as they may be able to share ways that their previous patients have benefited from the therapy. Tinnitus is a very common problem that affects almost 40 million Americans so remember that you are not alone by any means.
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Buzzing Sound Ear Disturbances If you have tinnitus you may have already realized that the sounds you hear are not limited to buzzing. They also include ringing, beeping, and humming, among others. The ear disturbance named tinnitus is not a disease or illness, but a symptom that has affected the brains and/or ears because of other problems. These problems may include over-exposure to loud noises, build-up of ear wax, too many ear infections that cause permanent damage to the inner ear, certain medications, or nasal allergies that cause the excess ear was mentioned previously.
Or tinnitus may just be one of the many side effects of aging. Out of all of these possibilities, it seems that constant and continuous exposure to loud noises is the most prevalent cause. This could be caused by loud machinery at work, loud music (especially when listened to with headphones) and other situations. Some of the various professions are at high risk for developing tinnitus include musicians, construction workers, firefighters, lawn maintenance workers, building contractors, and military personnel.
Tinnitus ranges from mild to severe. The mild cases are considered those that happen occasionally (often at times when they are surrounded by silence) and where the noises you hear are not that distracting. More severe cases can last permanently with buzzing or beeping that is relatively intense and with few or no breaks of non-ringing in between. Almost 40 million people in the US are reported to suffer from some sort of beeping, buzzing, humming or ringing in their ears. Almost 20 percent of those who do suffer from this condition are bothered enough by it to seek out medical help.
Some recommend sound therapy to help you cope with your buzzing sound ear disturbances. Examples of this include listening to white noise (provided by a while noise machine, fan, running water, etc.) or quiet music. This is especially important at night when you need to get some good quality sleep. Having white noise and/or quiet music can block out the sounds in your ears. Others recommend eating certain foods that are rich in zinc vitamin B12 and/or avoiding certain foods such as those that contain caffeine. Another recommended route is to take herbal supplements such as Gingko Biloba.
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Finding The Right Ringing Ears Cure Finding a ringing ears cure is important if you suffer from this all too common problem. This condition is often called Tinnitus, and the sounds that people hear fall into a wide range. Ringing is the most common, but buzzing, hissing, clicking, and chirping are also common.
One thing that people should keep in mind is that while ringing in the ears is horrible, it is usually a symptom of something else. Like other common health issues, Tinnitus is your body trying to tell you that something is wrong.
To find the right ringing ears cure you need to do your best to ascertain what is causing the ringing. Talking to a medical professional is important, but you can often start narrowing down the options yourself as to what it could be.
Obviously, one common cause of ringing ears is injury. If you experienced any sort of trauma to your ears or head it can cause ringing. Prolonged or repeated exposure to loud sounds can also cause cumulative damage and lead to ringing ears.
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Physical and Psychological Solutions If the ringing you hear is caused by a physical ailment, you need to find a ringing ears cure that addresses it. For example, if you have a circulation problem, trying massage or yoga can help to relieve the symptom. If the ringing is caused by an injury you sustained, you may need to ask a medical professional what treatments are available to you. Herbal and holistic healing are very popular options right now because many people would prefer to find a ringing ears cure that doesn’t involve surgery or man-made drugs.
Something many people don’t seem to realize is that sometimes ringing ears can actually be caused by psychological issues. Now, this is not to say that the ringing is “all in your head.” Quite the contrary. The ringing you hear is probably very real, but it isn’t caused by a physical ailment.
Sometimes people who are over stressed, over worked, sleep deprived, or have gone through a traumatic event in their life develop ringing or other sounds in their hearing. Obviously, this kind of cause requires a different kind of ringing ears cure.
Relaxation therapy or counseling might be considered by individuals who are dealing with ringing ears that stem from a psychological issue.
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What If You Can’t Cure It? Sometimes finding the right cure for someone takes a long time. Unfortunately, some people have to search for a solution for years and use a treatment for a long time before they get the results they are hoping for. In this case, there are a few different things that can be tried.
Many people find that some of the above mentioned treatments do minimize the ringing they hear, even if it doesn’t go away entirely. Others use white noise audio to help them ignore the ringing for a while.
While it may be frustrating to go through the process of trying to find a ringing ears cure, if you stick with it you will find something that works.
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Help My Ears Are Ringing If you've been thinking "my ears are ringing" and don't know what to do about it, you're not alone. This is typical for tinnitus sufferers. A ringing sound heard in the ear in the absence of corresponding external sounds. While the definition only includes ringing, many people claim that the noise is more like swishing, whistling, humming, beeping, or other disturbing sound. There are several forms of tinnitus that can be caused by a variety of factors.
There are two general forms of tinnitus: objective and subjective. The subjective type could be caused by more factors than are even possible to list but the concept with this one is that there is no real measurable cause and no objective test to put a number on how the condition affects the patient. In some cases, what happens is that the person who is suffering from tinnitus starts to concentrate only on the sound in his/her ears, rather than trying to block that out and focus on the sounds around him/her. When this happens, the condition becomes more than just annoying. Instead, it can severely affect his/her ability to function even in day-to-day activities.
Objective tinnitus, on the other hand, can be measured, and it is fairly easy to find the cause. Pulsatile tinnitus is one kind of objective tinnitus and this is the name given when the person describes the sound they hear as blood pulsing inside the ears. In extreme cases of pulsatile tinnitus, those who suffer from it say that they can even sense the ebb and flow of the blood in between the beats of pulse. The causes for this type can be tumors, aneurysms, other serious conditions in the neck and/or head, or a quick rise in blood pressure due to a fright, for example.
Unfortunately, there is no "official" tinnitus cure that we know of. But there are some treatments that teach sufferers to manage their condition. Some say that it actually diminishes or disappears altogether. Removing excess wax from the ears is one of the simplest treatments. Doing something to get rid of your allergies or bad cold is another. It has been reported that over-exposure to loud noises is one of the most significant causes of subjective tinnitus so reducing the exposure to these loud noises and environment can reduce the effects of tinnitus. Also, it has been shown that certain medications' side effects include tinnitus so avoiding these can reduce tinnitus as well. Psychotherapy and other alternative therapies like meditation or acupuncture may also have some effect on tinnitus.
Tinnitus is a common problem with an enormous array of possible causes that are not yet fully understood. It can vary from mild cases that are just a bit annoying to extreme cases that inhibit daily life.
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Noise Induced Hearing Loss - Prevention and Treatment Hearing loss is something that can be incredibly difficult to deal with. If the people around you are unaware that you have a hearing loss, it can make it more difficult to communicate and has the power to affect every part of your life. Noise induced hearing loss is no different.
Causes of Noise Induced Hearing Loss Noise induced hearing loss is caused by exposure to harmful levels of sound. It can either be noises that are too loud, too close or experienced for extended. In noise induced hearing loss, the damage takes place in the inner ear where there are sensitive structures that convert noise into signals that travel to the brain to decipher what you hear. Common places that noise induced hearing loss occurs would be factories or workshops where staff are exposed to high levels of noise for extended periods of time or being exposed to the noise of an explosion, fireworks or a loud motor bike, for example.
Exposure to loud noises, over 120-150 decibels, damages the hair cells in the inner ear and can cause ringing in the ears, tinnitus, as well as immediate hearing loss. Noise induced hearing loss can be temporary, lasting about 16 to 48 hours or it can be permanent. Noise induced hearing loss can occur gradually if it is related to exposure to loud noise over a long period of time. Given that a normal conversation is approximately 60 decibels, anything double that is likely to cause damage. Extensive exposure to loud noise while your ears are unprotected can cause pain in the ears as well as damage to the fine hairs in the inner ear. Once these hairs are damaged, the problem is irreversible.
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Prevention of Noise Induced Hearing Loss Noise induced hearing loss can be prevented with the use of ear muffs or ear plugs. Factories and workshops usually provide these for employees but if the exposure to sound isn’t occurring at a place of employment, most pharmacies sell ear plugs that can be worn anywhere excessive noise is going to be experienced.
Noise induced hearing loss can be experienced by anyone who has been or is being exposed to loud noise. It can be detected by the sound of speech or other sounds becoming muffled or distorted. The extent of the hearing loss can be discovered with the use of a hearing test.
Understanding that noise induced hearing loss is preventable helps. It can be prevented simply by avoiding situations where you could be exposed to noise over 85 decibels. Wearing ear plugs or some type of noise protection for your ears will assist in minimizing the chance of damaging your ears. Wearing ear plugs at a rock concert, for example, may not be cool, but will protect your hearing from noise induced hearing loss.
The first step if you feel that you have noise induced hearing loss is to go and have a hearing test. If the noise induced hearing loss is permanent and extensive, the use of hearing aids may be required.
People from all over the world suffer from ringing, buzzing, humming, whistling and other annoying sounds in their ears. This is a condition known as tinnitus and it affects more than 40 million Americans alone. Some who suffer from the mild form only hear the noise at night or when everything is quiet around them. Others with more severe cases here their ear noises above all else. What are the ear ringing causes?
It appears that the reasons for such sounds can be very different from person to person. One of the most significant causes of tinnitus is the loss of one's hearing. As you get older, or if you suffer some sort of damage to the ear, certain parts become defected and can result in the kind of ringing or other noises inside your ears. Experts state that it is the cochlea, the part of the ear which we hear with, plays the most important role when it comes to tinnitus. Some theories suggest that the brain becomes confused when it no longer gets messages from the cochlea so it then generates its own noise which could be one or more of the sounds described above. Too many or too severe ear infections could also damage the cochlea, as could too much ear wax, or sticking foreign objects into the ear.
Another popular belief is that over-exposure to loud noises is a big ear ringing cause. People who work in constantly loud environments often suffer from the condition, such as military personnel, concrete workers, construction workers, musicians, lawn mowers, etc. While working or in a loud
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environment, you can't hear the ear noises, but as soon as you are out of that setting, they pop out to plague you.
Another cause may be head trauma. Some say that bumping your head too many times can cause injuries sooner or later, or the injuries can eventually result in tinnitus. Others insist that too much coffee (caffeine) or alcohol is the culprit. Too much of either of these substances can over-stimulate the brain and lead to strange sounds in your ears. And finally, as with everything, stress can be a major contributor to imbalances in our ears. Stress can have a big impact on all of our body so it is only natural that it is also a possible cause of tinnitus.
Once you have an idea of what is the underlying cause of your tinnitus, you can start to take measures against it. Although the condition is not "officially" curable, there are several strategies that seem to reduce or eliminate it completely. Eating the right kinds of foods, avoiding other types of foods, light exercise, and reducing stress by means of various methods are some very general guidelines that you can use to take action against your tinnitus.
Do you have constant ringing ears? Or maybe your ears aren't ringing but you hear humming, buzzing or beeping instead? Whatever you are hearing, it's likely that it is caused by a condition referred to as tinnitus. You are not alone. Almost 40 million people in the US alone suffer from this disturbance. While there is no known cure as of yet, there are some things you can do which may relieve your symptoms.
Tinnitus may be caused by many factors. The general consensus seems to be that the greatest cause is that of being exposed to too much loud noise. Construction workers, members of the military, and some musicians are all in the high-risk category for this condition but who it strikes is not limited to these professions. Tinnitus may also be caused by having too many ear infections, allergies, too much ear wax, aging, or certain medications. The actual noise that one who suffers from tinnitus hears can vary significantly. Some describe the sound as ringing. Some say it is more like a buzz. And others state that it is like a high-pitched whine. Those who hear the noise constantly agree that it is annoying, or even maddening. If it goes away, it's only for a short time.
Many feel that certain lifestyle changes can aid in reducing the disturbing effects of constant ringing ears or tinnitus. The use of a noise-maker or listening to soft music can help drowned out the ringing sometimes. Others swear by certain vitamins and minerals such as magnesium, bioflavonoids found in bright fruit and vegetables, and supplements that contain potassium, Vitamin A, and Vitamin C.
Other foods that have been heralded in tinnitus relief are those that contain herbs such as feverfew and ginkgo biloba. Vaporizers that mist oils such as lemon, rosemary, and cypress oil can help. Also, since too much ear wax can lead to the condition, it may help to simply get rid of the wax. This can be done with an ear wax candle that burns the wax out or with some sort of suction that your ear doctor may use to suck it out. Pathogenic acid supplements have been reported to help as well.
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Everyone is different and will respond differently to the various options above. Undoubtedly the best cure for tinnitus is the prevention of the disorder. To reduce your risk, make sure you don't stick q-tips or any objects in your ear that could push the wax towards the eardrum. Try to avoid being over-exposed to loud noises. Use earplugs or headphones if necessary to block out the noise. Controlling your blood pressure and salt intake can also help prevent the disorder. Also, stress and too much caffeine may increase symptoms. Our hearing system is extremely delicate and any kind of nerve imbalance can throw it off.
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