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What is Tinnitus?

Tinnitus is the perception of a ringing, buzzing, hissing, or roaring sound in one or both ears. It may be continuous or intermittent (occasional), can be pulsing or steady, and can range in severity from a soft buzz to a loud ring

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The symptoms of tinnitus can vary significantly from person to person. You may hear phantom sounds in one ear, in both ears, and in your head. The phantom sound may ring, buzz, roar, whistle, hum, click, hiss, or squeal. The sound may be soft or loud and may be low or high pitched.

  • Fatigue.
  • Stress.
  • Sleep problems.
  • Trouble concentrating.
  • Memory problems.
  • Depression.
  • Anxiety and irritability.
  • Headaches.
  • Hearing loss.
  • Medications.
  • Earwax or an ear infection.
  • Head or neck injuries.
  • Noise exposure. Many people experience tinnitus after being exposed to loud noise in a workplace setting or at a sporting event or concert.
  • Hearing loss.
  • Medications.
  • Earwax or an ear infection.
  • Head or neck injuries.
  • Noise exposure. Many people experience tinnitus after being exposed to loud noise in a workplace setting or at a sporting event or concert.
  • Turn down the volume.
  • Take care of your cardiovascular health.
  • Limit alcohol, caffeine and nicotine.
  • Use hearing protection. Over time, exposure to loud sounds can damage the nerves in the ears, causing hearing loss and tinnitus.

How is it diagnosed?

How is it diagnosed?
  • Hearing aids. These may benefit some people with tinnitus who have hearing loss.
  • Cochlear implants. This option is for those who have tinnitus along with severe hearing loss.
  • Maskers.
  • Medications.
  • Tinnitus retraining therapy.
  • Counseling.
  • Relaxation.
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How is it treated?

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Stapedectomy improves hearing in most patients but improves the symptom of tinnitus in only about half of the patients. Cochlear implant patients report an improvement in their tinnitus with use of the stimulator and implant. Implant procedures might therefore be used in patients who suffer from severe tinnitus.

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