The ringing in ears formally known as tinnitus is a common problem that most people experience at least once in their life. The symptoms include the hearing of the different noises such as buzzing or roaring that seem to be produced in the ear rather than outside of it, which is the norm. Often these are accompanied by slight and unpleasant tingling and irritation. One or both of the hearing organs can be affected. Usually, the...more
Tinnitus is a medical condition commonly described as ringing in the ears that is persistent or frequently appearing. You may hear sounds that are not coming from your surroundings such as buzzing, humming, hissing or roaring. These sounds may be heard in just one of your ears or in both. In many cases a slight feeling of tingling may also present. The problem of tinnitus or ringing in ear may be caused by a number of factors, but...more
Ringing Ear SymptomsYour life can be severely disrupted by ringing in ears symptoms. It can interfere with a person's hearing, concentration and sleep. It can be hard to socialize and even have a bad effect on your work or school. If the ringing ear symptoms are keeping you from sleeping, you can start suffering with depression, irritability and plus a host of other health related problems.Tinnitus is often experienced in both of your ears. The condition is known as tinnitus and can be exteremely loud in some but hardly noticeable in others. It affects people differently and can't be heard by anyone else because it's actually coming from inside of the person's ears.Ringing in ears symptoms includes the following: Roaring High pitched whistling sounds Buzzing Humming Clicking Chirping A hissing sound Whooshing in the ears.Yet others will hear tinnitus sounds that pulse. This is a rare condition in which the symptoms create a rhythmic and pulsing sound that usually keeps in time with their heartbeat.The information found here is for research purposes only. No treatment is implied. As with any condition it is advisable to talk with a doctor when considering medical counsel.Ringing In...more
Background to Tinnitus Retraining Therapy Tinnitus Retraining Therapy (TRT) consists of a course of sound enrichment and counseling lasting anywhere between 12 and 24 months. The goal of TRT is to reduce the tinnitus signal by removing negative psychological associations and promoting habituation.It is based on a theory devised by...more
Disorders of the thyroid gland can cause temporary or permanent degenerative changes in the inner ear, resulting in tinnitus. These hormonal disorders are commonly manifested as either a deficiency of the thyroid hormone (hypothyroidism) or an abundance of thyroid hormone (hyperthyroidism).The thyroid hormones are essential for...more
Acupuncture for tinnitus has been used to treat tinnitus for some time now. Acupuncture involves the insertion of fine needles into specific ‘energy points’ on the body for therapeutic purposes. The technique has been practised for over two thousand years and is billed by practitioners as a method of improving the flow of energy around the body and restoring the ying and yang balance and promoting general well being in the body. There have been a number of studies investigating the link between acupuncture and tinnitus, noted below.A study of 98 patients receiving a 3 weekly course of acupuncture, 11 were reportedly ‘cured’ and 64 had marked improvement. These appear like good results but there was no comparison with a no treatment or placebo group so these results are meaningless .Researchers at the speech therapy department at the University of Sao Paulo have recently reported that tinnitus patients who receive acupuncture at the correct pressure points when compared to patients receiving random needle insertion, had significantly improved cochlear hair cell function. This suggests that acupuncture has a physical effect, but does not shed light on whether...more
Tinnitus Symptoms Treatment PlansThe proper term for a ringing in the ears is tinnitus and it can be quite debilitating especially if it is accompanied by vertigo. Vertigo is the strong feeling that you are falling down, even if you are lying down....more
If you suffer from tinnitus, you know what an effect it can have on your life. It can completely take over your life. That is why it is so important to find not only a treatment but a real, proven solution that will completely cure...more
Tired of listening to the constant ringing of your ears and suffering from the painful headaches everyday? Chances are that you are suffering from tinnitus. Tinnitus is an ear disorder often characterized by a constant ear ringing....more
Many people say that experience is the best teacher so the best person to know how to cure tinnitus is the one who has suffered from it directly. Thomas Coleman who is a nutrition specialist, health consultant, medical researcher and a...more
When you have ringing in your ears your equilibrium is not balanced and this can cause discomfort and pain. Many that suffer from tinnitus have tried to stop the terrible noise in their ears but have not had any success in finding a...more
Suffering from tinnitus is extremely distressing and, if anybody anywhere can provide permanent relief from this condition then the money you have paid will have been well worthwhile. To be quite honest, if I were a tinnitus sufferer...more