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This bizarre condition called tinnitus (from the word tinnire, which means 'to ring' in Latin) is often described by its buzzing ears symptom.
The condition is bizarre as most of the sounds patients hear and complain about are only audible to them. This phantom noise which nobody else can hear can be in various forms - hissing, whistling, ringing, clinging, humming, buzzing, and sometimes even a roaring sound.Humming Sound In The Ear
The average estimate from a recent study showed that 1 out of 3 Americans who are beyond age 55 suffer from this ear condition. Actually, everyone experience the tinnitus condition at some point in their lives. But many people consider the sound as nuisance since it goes away on its own anyway.
Tinnitus: Causes
• There are many factors that can trigger tinnitus. Since tinnitus is not really a disease, it can't be acquired directly from affected individuals. It can, however, be triggered by what you eat and what you inflict to your body particularly in the ears.
• Tinnitus can arise from ear malfunction, cochlea and other auditory nerve damage, and by the brain itself. Some researchers believe that the noise produce by the brain is caused by the cochlea sending false or no sound wave signals confusing the brain. As a result the brain then produces bizarre sounds, and not the ears.
• Tinnitus can also be triggered by other medical conditions like ear wax problem/buildup, Meniere's disease, diabetes, infection, neck or head injury, and hypertension. /?080710" Humming Sound In The Ear
• Medications like Aspirin, hypertensive drugs (usually beta-blockers), some antibiotics, and antidepressant drugs can severely stimulate the condition. Working in noise polluted areas can also increase or cause the inhibition.
Tinnitus: Treatment
If you are suffering from tinnitus, physicians will most likely refer you to an ear, nose, and throat doctor (known as otolaryngologist), who will conduct series of test to your hearing ability.
But since tinnitus does not have any definite medication as its treatment, you can, alternatively, sort to alternative treatments that require no medications or surgery.
Or if you are not sure, you can still manage the bizarre sound and that Ringing in Ears by making the problem less noticeable.
Tinnitus: Noise Management Suggestions
• Reduce your salt intake, specifically food rich in sodium. For some people, reducing their sodium intake has helped reduce the occurrence of hearing bizarre sounds.
If you are a coffee lover or is someone who enjoys drinking beverages rich in caffeine, you may want to cut your intake on that too as caffeine can directly stimulate tinnitus.
If you are an avid alcohol drinker and you seriously want to remove that annoying sound you are hearing you need to cut-off that one too.
• Currently, there are no medications for tinnitus. There are no specific drugs and no approved medication for the condition. However, physicians recommend antidepressants and anti-anxiety drugs, and other medications designed to fight emotional stress.
• You can effectively mask that eerie sound by using background music - you can use your Television, Radio, or IPhone. Just remember, too much noise can worsen your problem and stimulate more Buzzing Ears. /?080710" Humming Sound In The Ear
