Tinnitus Frequently Asked Questions
What is tinnitus? Tinnitus is commonly described as ringing ears
but can also encompass a range of other head noises that can be
equally irritating.
How common is tinnitus? It is estimated that approximately one
out of every five people suffer some degree of tinnitus in
either one or both ears.
Are there different types of tinnitus? Yes, there are two types
of tinnitus. The names of these two types are subjective and
objective.
What is objective tinnitus? Objective tinnitus is rarer than the
subjective variety. In these cases, the sound that the sufferer
is suffering is actually caused by audible noises that are
created by muscle contractions, vascular movement, or other
inner ear abnormalities. With objective tinnitus, the examiner
is able to hear the same sounds through a stethoscope, that are
responsible for the tinnitus. To learn more about objective and
subjective tinnitus you can visit
http://www.stoptinnitusinfo.com.
What is subjective tinnitus? Much less is understood about this
form of tinnitus as it can occur in a range of places within the
auditory system. In fact the condition can be due to
abnormalities anywhere between the ear canal, through to the
brain. Sufferers often describe this form of tinnitus a sounding
like: -metallic ringing -ringing -buzzing -blowing
-roaring -clanging -popping or, -non-rhythmic beating
What causes tinnitus? Exposure to noise is a major factor in
about one quarter of all tinnitus cases. Of the remaining cases,
the majority have not known cause. There is however a growing
group of sufferers who claim that food is a major contributing
factor. The food that tend to be blamed for having a causal
relationship are: -red wine -grain based spirits
-cheese -chocolate -soy products -very ripe
bananas -avocados and -citrus fruits
Other causes of tinnitus include: -Wax and dirt build up in the
ear canal -Ear infection -High blood cholesterol
-Stress -Hypertension -Head injuries -Some
medications
Are there treatments available for tinnitus? Yes. There are a
range of treatments available for tinnitus, beginning with diet,
and herbal remedies and progressing right through to
pharmaceutical drugs and even surgery. Across the board,
treatments have a propensity to target the associated depression
which may result from tinnitus rather than treating core issue
of perceived noise. To get more information about what
treatments are available you can visit
http://www.stoptinnitusinfo.com