subject: 4 Main Causes of Tinnitus - Which is Yours? [print this page] 4 Main Causes of Tinnitus - Which is Yours?
Tinnitus is a common problem among adults and unfortunately the cure for tinnitus isn't a "one size fits all" type of treatment. In fact, the best way to treat tinnitus is to discover the cause of your individual case and go from there.
Loud Noise
There are four main culprits for causing tinnitus in adults. The one more people have heard about is noise damage. Noise damage can occur for anything from attending music concerts, cranking up your iPod too loudly on a regular basis or cochlear damage from on noises you're exposed to on the job.
Injuries and Stress
Closed head injuries, traumatic ear injuries and stress are another set of reasons people seek out treatment for tinnitus. Tinnitus caused by damage usually presents itself as a loud ringing in the ears. Stress induced tinnitus will usually ringing or whooshing sounds. The reason for this is that the hypothalamus in your brain doesn't produce the necessary amounts or types of chemicals to function normally. Fortunately this type of tinnitus is very treatable through home remedy methods.
Allergies or Sinus
Allergies and sinus issues can lead to the ringing, whirring and whooshing sounds of tinnitus. In a nutshell, the mucous your body forms in reaction to allergens doesn't drain normally through your Eustachian tubes and down your throat. Because it builds up, you start feeling pressure and eventually start hearing noises. This is another type of tinnitus that usually responds very well to home treatments.
Symptom or Reaction
The last major cause of tinnitus is as a symptom of a larger condition or drug reaction. The reasons can be due to high blood pressure, kidney issues or Meniere's Disease. Meniere's Disease is an actual disorder of the inner ear and brings along some unpleasant symptoms with the tinnitus including feeling dizzy, nauseated and extreme pressure in the ear. Reactions to prescription drugs or combinations of prescription drugs can also be a cause of tinnitus talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
In no way is tinnitus a condition that you should self-diagnose. If you're suffering from the symptoms of tinnitus, get a thorough exam to rule out any larger issues and then you can decide on the best treatment for your own individual symptoms.
