subject: Treatment And Causes Of Tinnitus Headache [print this page] A Tinnitus headache can be a very debilitating condition. Tinnitus or ringing in the ears affects over 50 million Americans every year. It has also been estimated that headaches are experienced by as many as one in six individuals. However, for some unfortunate people they will suffer from both the conditions in what is termed tinnitus headache. Usually the headache is around the temporal bone area, this is where the hearing organ is housed and can roughly be located around the temple area of the head and above the ear.
Both tinnitus and headache can be the result of a range of conditions. Some of the cause are not serious and others can be a medical emergency. In this article three causes of tinnitus headache will be touched upon. Stress can be major factor in a range of health conditions and affect the body in a wide variety of ways. It can contribute both to tinnitus and to headache and definitely to the condition of tinnitus headache. Lack of sleep can have detrimental effects on health as the body can not recharge and replenish itself. In this vulnerable state problems such as headache and tinnitus can be experienced. The condition of sub-arachnoid hemorrhage is a serious condition which can result in tinnitus headache also.
Stress can play a role in a whole range of health related issues which include the symptoms of tinnitus and headache. Often in these cases stress should be viewed as a contributing factor that combines with other circumstances or factors to result in the symptom. Stress can be present at any time and can affect any individual. It must be understood that stress is a personal experience and is therefore subjective. Some stress is largely determined by our internal thoughts and responses to our external environment. Chronic stress should be addressed and corrected as it can affect a wide range of body functions.
Not getting enough sleep can also cause tinnitus and headaches. This can be common for those who travel regularly or are flat out and very busy with their occupations. Jet lag can affect people sleep by disrupting normal sleeping patterns. This lack of sleep in combination with the aforementioned stress is the ideal combination for a tinnitus headache. This can also be commonly experienced by people who work international time like call center operators who deal with different time zones. The disrupted sleep can also result in tinnitus headache.
A serious life threatening condition that causes tinnitus headache is called sub-arachnoid hemorrhage. This is bleeding in the small space between the skull and brain where blood vessels run. This can occur instantly, build up over time with a cerebral aneurysm that bursts or result from a serious head injury. The headache experience with this condition is usually very intense. This is a rare condition affecting one out of fifteen thousand in the United States.
There are natural, drug-free and surgery-free methods to help if you suffer from tinnitus headache. Natural methods of treating these problems are often the best as they not only address the symptoms but also the root cause of the problem. An approach like this ensures you are not just covering up the symptoms but providing a long term solution for your health and body.
