Tinnitus Defined
When it comes to finding ways to treat your tinnitus, one of the most important things you can ever learn is what tinnitus actually is. Once you get a better understanding of what tinnitus is, you can better prepare yourself to fight it and lessen your symptoms of tinnitus.
Many people have suffered with tinnitus for years without having a clear understanding of what it really is.
By definition, tinnitus is a noise that originates in the ear instead of from the outside environment. In some cases the noise may be heard by others. The vast majority of tinnitus sufferers experience tinnitus that only they can hear.
The condition can manifest in one or both ears. Whilst tinnitus is almost known as a ringing in the ears, there can be many other noises heard as well:
• Low Frequency Humming Noises
• Buzzing
• Hissing
• Rushing Noises Like A Waterfall
• Whistling and many more
It is not uncommon to hear a blending of the noise listed above
It’s also important to know that there are different types of tinnitus. Don’t believe that all tinnitus is the same and that there is no relief to be had.
Please check out below for a brief discussion on the different tinnitus categories:
Tonal tinnitus- in this type, you experience a constant sound such as a single note being played over and over. Most people will refer to this tinnitus type as “ear ringing”.
Pulsatile tinnitus- When you experience tinnitus that pulses in time with your heart beat, this is referred to as pulsatile tinnitus.
Subjective tinnitus- this is where only the patient can hear the noises.
Other common tinnitus sounds experienced are cicada like noises, screeching, humming and tapping.
If you have been hearing any of these noises or experiencing strange sounds, you have tinnitus and depending on the type, must treat it differently. Finding the correct tinnitus treatment is going to be far easier if you have an open mind and are not locked into one avenue to find your tinnitus cure.
The advice found here is for researching purposes only. No treatment is implied. As with any condition it is advisabale to talk with a health professional before taking any medical advice.
