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What is Tinnitus?

Tinnitus is a condition characterized by the perception of noise or ringing in the ears when no external sound is present. It is a common problem, affecting people, and can occur in one or both ears. Tinnitus isn’t itself a disease but rather a symptom of underlying conditions.

Types of Tinnitus

Subjective Tinnitus

This is the most common type, where only the person experiencing it can hear the noise. It can be caused by ear problems in the outer, middle, or inner ear, as well as by issues with the auditory nerves or the part of the brain that interprets nerve signals as sound (auditory pathways).

Objective Tinnitus

This is a rare type of tinnitus that a doctor can hear during an examination. It may be caused by a blood vessel problem, an inner ear bone condition, or muscle contractions.

Causes of Tinnitus

Age-related hearing loss

Age-related hearing loss or exposure to loud noise can damage the hair cells in the cochlea of the inner ear, which may lead to tinnitus.

Exposure to loud noise

Exposure to loud noise is one of the most common causes of tinnitus and also one of the main preventable reasons for hearing loss.

Earwax blockage

Excessive buildup of earwax can block the ear canal and cause hearing loss or irritation of the eardrum, which might lead to tinnitus.

Head or Neck Injuries

Trauma to the head or neck can affect the inner ear, hearing nerves, or brain function linked to hearing. Such injuries can result in tinnitus.

Health Conditions

Conditions like high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, thyroid problems, and neurological disorders such as multiple sclerosis or migraines can also lead to tinnitus.

Meniere's Disease

This disease affects the inner ear and is characterised by tinnitus, vertigo, and hearing loss.

Treatment for Tinnitus

Treating tinnitus can be challenging because it often involves addressing the symptoms rather than curing the underlying cause. However, there are several strategies and treatments that can help manage the condition and reduce its impact on daily life

Hearing Aids

For individuals with hearing loss, hearing aids can amplify external sounds, which may help mask tinnitus and make it less noticeable.

Sound Therapy

This involves using external noises to partially drown out or distract from the tinnitus. Sound therapy can include:

White Noise Machines
Masking Devices
Notched Music Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT is a type of psychotherapy that helps people manage their tinnitus by changing the way they think about and respond to their condition. It can help reduce stress and anxiety related to tinnitus.

Tinnitus Retraining Therapy (TRT)

TRT combines sound therapy with a teaching and counseling program to help people become less aware of their tinnitus. It involves retraining the brain to perceive the tinnitus noises as normal, natural background sounds.

Medications

While no medication directly cures tinnitus, some can help alleviate the stress, anxiety, and depression that often accompany it:

Antidepressants
Anxiolytics

Lifestyle Adjustments

Improving overall health can help reduce tinnitus severity. Key strategies include avoiding triggers like caffeine, nicotine, and loud noises, engaging in regular exercise, maintaining good sleep hygiene, and adjusting diet or supplements, which can variably impact tinnitus symptoms for different individuals.