Do you (or a loved one) experience ringing, buzzing, whooshing, or other sound/s in your ear/s or head that no one else can hear? If so, you are not alone. You have tinnitus, an audiological and neurological condition.
It is the perception of sound when no actual external noise is present. While it is commonly referred to as “ringing in the ears,” it can manifest many different perceptions of sound, including buzzing, hissing, whistling, swooshing, and clicking. In some rare cases, the patients report hearing music. It can be both an acute (temporary) condition or a chronic (ongoing) health condition.Tinnitus
The causes of this problem are unclear, but most people who have it have some degree of hearing loss. It is rarely accompanies a serious medical problem and usually does not severely interfere with daily life. However, some people find that it affects their mood and their ability to sleep or concentrate. In severe cases, tinnitus can lead to anxiety or depression.https://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/tinnitus#:~:text=Tinnitus%20(pronounced%20tih%2DNITE%2D,such%20as%20roaring%20or%20buzzing.
Types of Tinnitus
It can be either an acute (temporary) condition or a chronic (ongoing) health condition.
Common Descriptions of Tinnitus
It is commonly referred to as “ringing in the ears,” but it can also be described as other noises, including:
