Tinnitus
Definition[edit | edit source]
Tinnitus, also called ringing of the ear, is a disorder in which a person hears noises such as buzzing, ringing, clicking, or the sound of a pulse, when no outside sound is causing them.
Causes[edit | edit source]
- Tinnitus may have many different causes, and may be a symptom of another disease or condition.
- It may be caused by certain tumors and anticancer drugs.
Other causes include:
- Noise-induced hearing loss
- Ear and sinus infections
- Diseases of the heart or blood vessels
- Ménière’s disease
- Brain tumors
- Hormonal changes in women
- Thyroid abnormalities
Diagnosis[edit | edit source]
- ENT physicians physically examine your head, neck, and ears and test your hearing to determine
- You might also be referred to an audiologist who can also measure your hearing and evaluate your tinnitus.
Treatment[edit | edit source]
- Hearing aids often are helpful
- Wearable sound generators are small electronic devices that fit in the ear and use a soft, pleasant sound to help mask the tinnitus
- Tabletop sound generators are also used as an aid for relaxation or sleep.
- Acoustic neural stimulation is a relatively new technique for people whose tinnitus is very loud or won’t go away.
- Cochlear implants are sometimes used in people who have tinnitus along with severe hearing loss.
- Antidepressants and antianxiety drugs might be prescribed
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