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Tinnitus is a common problem with hearing loss
January 16, 2012
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Tinnitus is a persistent ringing, buzzing, or humming in one or both ears that has no external source. Tinnitus can be perceived in one or both ears or in the head. It is usually described as a ringing noise, but in some patients, it takes the form of a high-pitched whining, electric buzzing, hissing, humming, tinging or whistling sound. The sound perceived may range from a quiet background noise to one that can be heard even over loud external sounds. The term tinnitus usually refers to more severe cases. Tinnitus is a common problem that affects nearly 50 million Americans; about 20% of people between 55 and 65 years old report symptoms. Tinnitus is a symptom that can result from a wide range of underlying causes: abnormally loud sounds in the ear canal, ear infections, foreign objects in the ear, or wax build-up.
Tinnitus can be very annoying when you first discover the noise in your ears that never seems to go away. It can happen “overnight” as a result of being exposed to loud noises or after an extremely stressful event. 9 out of 10 times a person’s tinnitus is caused by damage to the inner ear due to exposure to loud noises over time. Other causes include the actual wear and tear of those tiny fragile bones inside the ear and some prescription and also non-prescription medication.
Tinnitus is hard to ignore especially when it is more severe. A person tends to focus on the noise making it seem to get gradually worse. It is especially hard to ignore when going to sleep in the quieter hours of the evening. This if you haven’t tried already can be “masked” by playing the radio or putting on a CD to eventually drown out the noise you hear inside your head. It also helps you to focus on the soft background music instead of the constant ringing or hissing in your head.
It is estimated that approximately 90 percent of people with tinnitus have some degree of hearing loss. Therefore, hearing tests are essential before a proper diagnosis of tinnitus may be determined. Tinnitus is nearly always associated with a natural hearing impairment, and the most common cause is noise-induced hearing loss. Most people with tinnitus are often unable to hear sounds that occur within the same range of frequencies as the ringing.
Hearing aids help eliminate tinnitus!
Since nearly everyone with tinnitus has hearing loss, and hearing aids can offer hope of better hearing for people who suffer from tinnitus. Hearing aids can amplify outside sounds, making tinnitus noise less obvious, thus improving your comfort. Call Southwestern Hearing Centers today to be relieved of the annoyance of tinnitus! |
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