What Is Tinnitus?
What is tinnitus and how does it affect you? Tinnitus is a
condition characterized by ringing, chirping,
hissing, and similar
noises that seem to originate from within the auditory system. The
noise is usually
internal, meaning it can not be heard by others.
Although, there is one very rare form of tinnitus that
produces a sound
that CAN be heard by others.
Tinnitus can be accompanied by ear pain, dizziness, headache,
and nausea. Anti-vertigo medication,
which treats dizziness and nausea,
may be prescribed by a health care provider.
Tinnitus, by itself, isn't life-threatening. More than
anything it's an annoyance and distraction, but tinnitus
can be
persistent enough to cause interruptions in your day-to-day life. It's
possible that tinnitus can cause
depression and anxiety, especially in
people who remain unofficially diagnosed. Personally, all that
ringing
in the ears made me question my mental stability!
Those most at risk for developing tinnitus are people over the
age of 60 (as tinnitus is fairly
common in this age group), people who
work in very loud environments, and people who have
preexisting
circulatory conditions.
Tinnitus can be treated and managed using natural
remedies and techniques.
This is especially true if your
tinnitus is a by-product of some
underlying health condition, such as hypertension (high blood pressure).