Tinnitis Ear Ringing – Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

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Tinnitis is the perception of a sound in the absence of any external factors that produce said sound.  While generally referred to as ear ringing, the sound associated with tinnitis can take many forms, from clicking, to roaring, to the sound of a typewriter, that of waves, whistling or the sound of frogs.  Tinnitis can be either objective or subjective, depending on its manifestation.  If the causing factors of tinnitis can be observed by someone else (usually a doctor), we are dealing with objective tinnitis.  If the causes of ear ringing can’t be observed by someone else, the tinnitis is subjective.  Tinnitis is not a condition, but a symptom of a condition, be it localized to the ear or generalized to the entire body.

The causes for tinnitis are very numerous, from exposure to extremely loud noises, to degenerative diseases like multiple sclerosis, tumors (that affect nervous centers, auditory nerves, the external ear with its auditory receptors or the surrounding tissues), malfunctions of the temporomandibular articulation, teeth grinding, ear infections, ear wax buildups, old age, to symptoms of withdrawal from certain drugs and negative side effects of drugs(such as certain anti-inflammatories and antibiotics).  Tinnitis can also appear after an injury or as a consequence of depression, anxiety and stress.

Tinnitis is usually associated with dizziness and loss of hearing, and is characterized by a persistent sound, the pitch, frequency and wavelength of which vary from patient to patient.  For some patients, the sound comes and goes, but for others it is persistent.  In some cases it is so loud and debilitating that tinnitis patients have to seek medical relief in the form of powerful painkillers or invasive treatments.  For severe cases, frequent complications are depression, anxiety and extremely high stress levels.  While it is known that tinnitis is sometimes caused by intense stress, it is also known that tinnitis increases stress levels considerably.

Tinnitis can be treated in many ways, depending on both the cause for its appearance and the manifestations it is accompanied by, but treatment methods can range from laser and gamma ray surgery, to electric stimulation, brain retraining and sound masking (this is done both with the help of background noise and music, depending on method), anticonvulsive medication, Botulinium toxine treatment, Gingko Biloba, to neural regeneration treatments and antidepressants.  Natural and home remedies can also be employed.  Antidepressants are used in extremely severe cases and have been known to have a positive effect both in dealing with depression and in diminishing the intensity of ear ringing.  Unfortunately, no definitive cure for tinnitis has been found as of yet, and most patients dealing with chronic tinnitis often try various combinations of drugs and therapeutic methods before (if ever) reaching a comfortable level which allows them to carry a normal life.

It is not advisable to take on any sort of treatment for your condition on your own, because until you know what is causing your tinnitis, you can’t know which treatment can help and which can do more harm.  If you suspect you may have tinnitis, please seek the help of a doctor immediately in order to receive a professional diagnosis.

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