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What is tinnitus?
Tinnitus is the medical term for "ringing" in the ears. They are sounds that we hear, but without coming from the external environment. They are produced by the body itself and are usually very annoying.
Is it a condition?
Ringing in the ears is a symptom and not a condition. Similarly, fever is a symptom of tonsillitis, not a disease.
Since it is a symptom of what condition is it due to?
Tinnitus is usually due to ear diseases. Some examples: ear plug from alveolus, ear injury from impact, otitis, auditory trauma from very loud noise, Meniere's disease, otosclerosis, presbyacusis (analogous to presbyopia)
Are they only due to ear conditions? Murmurs can also be heard in problems such as arterial hypertension, diabetes mellitus, thyroid diseases, taking drugs, such as anti-inflammatories, antibiotics and especially aspirin. Although the noises due to the above causes are quite rare, a standard check should be done.
What tests should be done?
The otolaryngologist-audiologist will first check the outer ear, so that if necessary, he can clean it from the alveolus. He will then carry out special tests to check the proper functioning of the eardrums and auditory ossicles. The audiogram (hearing measurement) will provide the necessary information not only about the existence of hearing loss, but also about its type and severity. In addition, with a special examination it is possible to measure the frequency and intensity of the hums. More specialized tests offer valuable information about the condition of the inner ear and the auditory nervous system.
Are there any medications for tinnitus?
The medicines we have at our disposal can improve the problem only in acute and very recent cases. When the hums have been present for a long time then the drugs do not provide substantial benefit.
What can I do to improve the situation?
Avoid loud noises. Reduce salt in food and avoid stimulants such as coffee, tea, tobacco. Exercise to improve blood circulation. Save time for rest and adequate sleep. Actively direct your attention away from hums or other sounds. The more you pay attention to them, the stronger they become, because a reinforcing vicious cycle is created in the brain.
What is the best solution if I have hearing loss?
The best solution is a hearing aid. By amplifying the sounds in the environment, which you cannot hear well due to hearing loss, the hearing aid covers the inner sound produced by your ear, that is the buzzing. In this way the benefit is twofold. On the one hand you hear better and on the other you don't hear the hums. Today's technology makes it possible to use hearing aids that fit inside the ear and are not visible at all.
But what if my hearing is normal?
In the case of normal hearing we have the following possibilities. Soundproofing. We use external noise, which is called white noise. It is provided either through special devices such as headphones or through a CD (digital disc) which we play in an audio player. The latest technology is the treatment of buzzing with laser (Laser). This is a special device that sends a laser beam into the inner ear, which activates and revitalizes the cells associated with the production of tinnitus.The device is used for 25 minutes a day for at least 2 to 3 months. There is usually better improvement from the third week.
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