Tinnitus is a very common medical problem in America affecting as many as 36 million people. It can be described as a ringing or swooshing sound in the ears. It is not actually a disease, but rather a side effect of another medical condition.
The ears are responsible for two primary functions – promoting balance and hearing. The inner part of the ear takes care of both of these tasks but the middle and outside of the ear are responsible for allowing us to take in and interpret sounds.
Tinnitis gets in the way of these important functions but is not typically something we should be extremely concerned about.
The noise is no doubt really annoying and often prompts the sufferer to try and find a cure such as conventional or natural medicine.
If you decide to seek the help of a doctor you will likely undergo a physical exam and testing. They will also carefully consider your medical history.
You will need to describe the symptoms to them so it is wise to keep a journal for a few weeks leading up to the appointment. You will want to note the severity and duration of the symptoms, as well as, any other medical conditions that are accompanying it.
During the exam your ears will be paid special attention to. Earwax can often contribute to the problem so the doctor will want to make sure this is not a factor. A stethoscope will also be used to make sure there are not any misplaced noises around the head and neck.
Tinnitus comes in 2 forms: subjective and pulsative. In the former, only the sufferer hears the noises. In the latter, a noise occurs because of a related condition and the doctor can actually detect it.
There is hardly anyone who has not experienced tinnitus at least once. Minor symptoms can be considered completely normal and usually disappear on their own. An example of this might include firing a gun and then experiencing the symptoms temporarily.
It can happen take place in any, and all, sections of the ear and even the brain. If a foreign object, such as earwax, blocks the sound it only makes things worse by increasing your awareness.
Your treatment plan will vary depending on what the original cause is. If it is age related then there is, unfortunately, no cure. However, no matter what the cause, there are conventional and natural medicines that can help with the symptoms. You will want to focus on what the primary cause is. Once this is determined you can take concrete steps to deal with the symptoms.
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