When it comes to finding ways to treat your tinnitus, one of the most important things you can ever learn is what tinnitus actually is. Getting to grips with all facets of tinnitus before seeking a treatment will certainly go a long way towards helping reduce your tinnitus symptoms.
Most folk simply suffer in silence and have no clue what tinnitus really means to you.
Tinnitus is a sound in one ear or both ears, such as buzzing, ringing, hissing or whistling, occurring without an external stimulus and is normally caused by a specific condition, such as exposure to loud noise, ear infections, the use of certain prescription drugs, a blocked auditory tube or canal, or a head injury. In certain instances others may hear the noises. Sometimes, there is no audible sound to be heard to anyone other than the person who is suffering from the tinnitus.
Tinnitus is often experienced in both ears but can also only be present in one ear sometimes. While tinnitus is commonly described as a ringing in the ear, there are also other sounds that can be heard such as:
• Low Frequency Humming Noises
• Noises Like a Door Bell Buzzing
• Swishing
• Rushing Noises Like A Waterfall
• Whistling and more
Some people even experience a combination of the different types of tinnitus sounds on a regular basis.
Be aware that there are many different types of tinnitus. Many folk learn that tinnitus is a condition but never learn that there are different types that need to treated differently.
The different types of tinnitus are listed briefly below:
Tonal tinnitus- in this type, you experience a constant sound such as a single note being played over and over. This is often called “ringing in the ears.”
Pulsatile tinnitus- this type is intermittent and often takes on a beat with the heartbeat or pulse of the person.
Objective tinnitus- in this type, the sounds can be heard by other people, not just the sufferer.
One also can experience multiple other tinnitus sounds such as beeping, cicada like noises, water flowing and more.
Any and all of these sounds and symptoms could be tinnitus so don’t feel locked into one specific definition of what tinnitus is. It’s this type of close-minded thinking that holds people back in finding the treatment they need and deserve.
The info provided is for researching purposes only. No advice is meant. As with any condition it is best to consult a doctor when considering medical advice.