When you hear some kind of noise every now and then in your inner ear or your head and this sounds like ringing, buzzing, roaring, swishing, or hissing, then chances are you have tinnitus.
You alone can hear the noise.
But you may experience tinnitus or head noise if you go into a soundproof booth and once you go out the noise is gone, this is known as normal tinnitus.
All people will experience the same inside the soundproof booth.
This condition can happen when you have brain abnormalities, also in the outer ear, middle ear and the inner ear.
Ototoxic substances like aspirin, antibiotics, and other medications can contribute to the development of tinnitus.
Exposure to loud noise is also one of the most usual causes of tinnitus and it is also known to damage the hearing.
Unfortunately, many people are not aware of the harmful effects of excessively loud noise like the sound of the firearms or the high intensity music.
People who are exposed in a loud noise environment must wear earplugs since it can help to prevent tinnitus.
There may be some underlying disorders that contribute to tinnitus such as Meniere' syndrome, thyroid disease, vitamin B12 (most common), or psychological disorders (e.
g.
anxiety, depression).
If you experience some tinnitus symptoms you must go to a specialist physician in ear disease usually an otologist or a neurotologist.
A physical examination should be performed to determine the cause of tinnitus, and a diagnostic testing should also be done to determine if there is a loss of the sense of hearing.
Tinnitus symptoms must be thoroughly discussed because there are some types of tinnitus that are irreversible thus you may need the right teaching and counseling about ways to adjust treatment and to deal with tinnitus in the future.
Now what to do if you have tinnitus? You must avoid exposure to loud noise if possible.
Make sure to have enough rest and sleep and avoid fatigue.
Exercise regularly.
Right Diet - keep away from excessive salt, no caffeine (tea, coffee, chocolate and soda) and also nicotine since these are known to increase tinnitus in no specific fashion.
Avoid ototoxic medications.
If a tinnitus symptom is brought about by anxiety or depression, consultation with a psychologist or psychiatrist can be helpful.