TINNITUS

Tinnitus is the perception of sound in one or both ears, or in the head when no external sound is present. It is often described as “ringing in the ears” but is also often described as hissing, buzzing, roaring, chirping, whistling, or clicking. Tinnitus is often a symptom associated with hearing loss but can also be present with no measurable hearing deficit. In the United States more than 50 million people experience tinnitus to some degree.
 
Common Causes of Tinnitus:

• Noise exposure—both work-related and/or recreational    Ototoxicity—side effect of certain medications and dosages 
• Head and neck trauma—other symptoms include headaches, vertigo, and memory loss 
• Certain types of tumors 
• Other medical disorders such as Meniere’s disease, Lyme disease, cardiovascular disease,   fibromyalgia and thyroid disease 
• Wax build up 
• Jaw Misalignment 
• Abnormal blood flow, irregularities in brain structure and brain tumors

Recommendations—Consult with your physician or an Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) physician as to medical  Conditions and medications. Consult your dentist or oral surgeon. Consult your audiologist about hearing Protection, hearing aids, tinnitus, maskers, or sound therapy. Tinnitus can be debilitating so don’t settle For “just live with it.”

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