Tinnitus is a subjective experience where one hears a sound when no external sound is present. Some call it "head noises" or "ear ringing. It has two pronounciations, both correct.: "ti-night-us" or "tin-ni-tus". There are many causes ranging in severity from over production of wax, to ear infection, to acoustic tumors. One of the most common causes of tinnitus is exposure to excessively loud sounds either on the job (muscians, carpenders, pilots) or recreationally (shooting, chain saws, loud music).
Some problems not associated with the ear can cause tinnitus such as disorders of the cervical vertrbrae (neck) or the temporomandibular (jaw) joint. Tinnitus can also be caused by cardiovascular disease, allergies, an underactive thyroid, or degeneration of the bones in the middle ear. It's important to note that more than 200 prescriptions and non-prescription drug list tinnitus as a potential side effect.
It is estimated that 50 million American adults have tinnitus to some degree. Of that number, 12 million have it severely enough to seek medical help. The actual mechanism responsible for tinnitus is not yet known. In most cases it is associated with some hearing loss. Tinnitus does not cause hearing loss, and hearing loss does not cause tinnitus, although the two often exsist together.
Some problems not associated with the ear can cause tinnitus such as disorders of the cervical vertrbrae (neck) or the temporomandibular (jaw) joint. Tinnitus can also be caused by cardiovascular disease, allergies, an underactive thyroid, or degeneration of the bones in the middle ear. It's important to note that more than 200 prescriptions and non-prescription drug list tinnitus as a potential side effect.
It is estimated that 50 million American adults have tinnitus to some degree. Of that number, 12 million have it severely enough to seek medical help. The actual mechanism responsible for tinnitus is not yet known. In most cases it is associated with some hearing loss. Tinnitus does not cause hearing loss, and hearing loss does not cause tinnitus, although the two often exsist together.
2. Excessive alcohol
3. Caffeine
4. Nicotine
5. Aspirin-more than one a day
6. Quinine
7. Industrial solvents and chemicals
8. Cancer trearment drugs
9. Some antibiotics such as erythromycin and neomycin
10. STRESS
This information was obtained from the American Tinnitus Association
For futher information:
American Tinnitus Association
Post Office Box 5
Portland, OR 97207-0005
Tel-(503) 248-9985
Fax-(503) 248-0024
E-mail tinnitus@ata.org
Other links pertaining to Tinnitus:
www.tinn.com
www.tinnitus-relief.com
www.tinnitusformula.com
www.hitbrain.com
www.generalhearing.com