subject: Ringing in Your Ears? Check Your Kidneys! [print this page] For centuries, traditional Asian medicine guides attributed tinnitus (ringing, clicking or other noises in the ears that no one else can hear) to the sufferer having poor or ailing kidneys. As with a lot of ancient "cures" there is some truth in the belief and modern medical studies show that there can be a link between tinnitus and kidney health.
Most people associate having tinnitus with basically listening to music to loudly or working with loud equipment in your job such as a construction worker that uses jack hammers on a regular basis. However there are a number of medical conditions that can also be responsible for tinnitus including high blood pressure, enlarged veins, an aneurysm and can be an early sign of loss of kidney function. Medications that you're already taking for other conditions can sometimes interact and cause tinnitus and also foods that are high in salt or sugar (or both) can cause tinnitus in some people.
The noises you hear in your ears can also be a clue to they type of tinnitus you're experiencing. If you hear a ringing or clicking sound that tends to get louder when the room is quiet, you may have a classic case of tinnitus developing. If you hear roaring sounds or high pitched pulses that go in time with the beating of your heart, this could be an early sign of high blood pressure and as it is known as "The Silent Killer" it may be one of the only symptoms you get and it's very important to get it under control.
Tinnitus is often an early warning sign. This isn't a condition to self diagnose, and you should get a full physical to rule out any large health issues. The positive news is if you do have tinnitus, it is very manageable and in a majority of cases curable through natural methods.
