subject: All about Tinnitus Symptoms [print this page] You may be having tinnitus when you hear every now and then some type of noise in your inner ear or your head which is like ringing, swishing, buzzing, roaring or hissing. You alone can hear the noise. If you are inside a soundproof booth and you hear some head noise this will be gone when you go out of the booth and this is known as normal tinnitus. Everybody will have the same experience in the soundproof booth.
This can take place in the outer ear, the middle ear and the inner ear and also when you have brain abnormalities. Some factors that add up to the development of tinnitus are ototoxic substances like aspirin, antibiotics and other medications. Too much exposure to loud noise is also one of the most common causes of tinnitus which is also known to cause damage to hearing. Unfortunately, many people are not aware of the harmful effects of excessively loud noise like the sound of the firearms or the high intensity music. People who are in a loud noise environment are advised to wear ear plugs as it helps to prevent the development of tinnitus. There may be some underlying disorders that contribute to tinnitus such as Meniere' syndrome, thyroid disease, vitamin B12 (most common), or psychological disorders (e.g. anxiety, depression).
You have to go and visit a physician specialist in ear disease commonly an otologist or a neurotologist if in case you experience several tinnitus symptoms. Physical examination should be done to find out the root cause of it and also diagnostic testing must be conducted to find out if there is hearing loss. All tinnitus symptoms must be discussed well and thoroughly since there are kinds of tinnitus that are not reversible hence you should need proper teaching and counseling as regards ways in adjusting treatment and dealing with tinnitus.
Now what to do if you have tinnitus?
If possible, you should avoid the exposure of very loud sounds.
Make sure to have enough rest and sleep and avoid fatigue.
Exercise regularly.
Right Diet - keep away from excessive salt, no caffeine (tea, coffee, chocolate and soda) and also nicotine since these are known to increase tinnitus in no specific fashion.
Stay away from ototoxic medications.
If anxiety or depression caused the tinnitus symptom, consultation with the psychologist or psychiatrist is truly useful.
