The term is taken from the Latin word of ‘ringing’. This disorder is basically described as a person’s hearing of a certain sound though there are no external factors causing that sound. The sound being heard is usually described as a constant ringing noise. This noise can be heard by both ears or by only one. Some people who are affected with this though describe hearing other sounds such as beeping, songs, tunes, locusts, crickets, roaring, clicking, ticking, and whistling sound, humming, hissing, buzzing, whining, and whooshing sounds.One thing must be made clear here. Tinnitus is not the disease. Rather, it is a symptom of many ear disorders. These underlying causes include presence of ear wax, foreign objects, ear infections, menieres disease, and an injury from a very loud noise.Tinnitus can also be a side-effect from taking oral medications (e.g.: aspirin), and abnormal lowering of serotonin activity level.
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Monday, July 30, 2007
Hi world!
Hello world! Thsi is great to know when looking for tinnitus relief!
Ear drops: To calm the vata in the ears, ten drops of warm sesame oil is applied daily to each ear. The oil is allowed to remain in the first ear for five or ten minutes, then that ear is cleaned, and the same procedure is followed with the other ear, with the patient lying on the other side. Typically, this treatment should alleviate tinnitus, and most other symptoms of vata, within eight to ten days.
Consumption of caffeine, nicotine, or cocaine can exacerbate tinnitus, as also excess TV viewing, Computers, or sleeping near an equipment emitting RF field. Avoid too much exposure to loud noises, music, speakers, and professional activities which involve high frequency sounds.
Ear drops: To calm the vata in the ears, ten drops of warm sesame oil is applied daily to each ear. The oil is allowed to remain in the first ear for five or ten minutes, then that ear is cleaned, and the same procedure is followed with the other ear, with the patient lying on the other side. Typically, this treatment should alleviate tinnitus, and most other symptoms of vata, within eight to ten days.
Consumption of caffeine, nicotine, or cocaine can exacerbate tinnitus, as also excess TV viewing, Computers, or sleeping near an equipment emitting RF field. Avoid too much exposure to loud noises, music, speakers, and professional activities which involve high frequency sounds.
Thursday, July 26, 2007
Home Remedy
Vacha (Acorus calamus) oil nasya, has a powerful effect in
calming and balancing the Prana Vata which causes tinnitus. An sesame oil in
which calamus root is boiled on low fire is taken nasally, five drops
per nostril, at night and in the morning. The nasya should be warmed to body
temperature before administration. nasya helps to nourish the senses to
eliminate excess vata from senses Though nasya should be administered by a
Vaidya (ayurvedic doctor), one can learn it from him and then it becomes home
remedy.
Head massage and foot massage, wherein the soles of the feet are
massaged with warm sesame oil, has a specific effect in reducing the noise
in the ear. At bedtime, warm sesame oil should be applied to the soles of
the feet and also to the scalp. This treatment rapidly normalizes the prana
vata.
Sunday, July 22, 2007
Home Remedies for tinnitus
Tinnitus can be caused due to aging, exposure to loud noises, allergy, blood circulation problems or any head or neck injury all of which causes damage to the hearing nerve in the inner ear. Constant noise of varying pitch in the ear or both ears is quite annoying and distracting.
· Avoid exposure to loud noises.
· Keep your blood pressure in check, decrease intake of salt, tobacco, alcohol, oily/fatty foods, sugar, cola, tea, coffee and caffeinated beverages as they might aggravate the problem.
· Chewing dried fruits helps to increase blood circulation in the ear area.
· Avoid stress and exercise regularly for better blood circulation in your body. · Learn to ignore the noise and divert your mind in other things of your interest. Consult a (specialist) otolaryngologist to investigate the cause as the treatment will follow after knowing the exact cause.
· Avoid exposure to loud noises.
· Keep your blood pressure in check, decrease intake of salt, tobacco, alcohol, oily/fatty foods, sugar, cola, tea, coffee and caffeinated beverages as they might aggravate the problem.
· Chewing dried fruits helps to increase blood circulation in the ear area.
· Avoid stress and exercise regularly for better blood circulation in your body. · Learn to ignore the noise and divert your mind in other things of your interest. Consult a (specialist) otolaryngologist to investigate the cause as the treatment will follow after knowing the exact cause.
Friday, July 20, 2007
Source Of "Ringing Of The Ears" Extends Beyond Hearing Systems
a ringing in the ears that affects millions of people - may be related to visual as well as auditory brain activity, according to a study in the February 27 issue of Neurology, the scientific journal of the American Academy of Neurology. Researchers made the connection while studying the origin of this unwanted sound.
The study focused on eight patients with gaze-evoked tinnitus (GET), an unusual condition in which tinnitus loudness and pitch increase during lateral gaze. GET may develop after surgical removal of tumors of the auditory nerve. The researchers expect that the findings from their study of this rare condition will open the door to a broader understanding of the brain abnormalities that cause tinnitus.
As researchers mapped the brains of GET patients, they found an unexpected imbalance between the auditory and visual parts of the brain.
Normally, these different brain areas communicate with each other to determine which perception should be given priority.
In normal subjects, lateral gaze suppresses auditory brain activity, but not so with GET patients. This failure of one sensory system to suppress the activity of another may be an important feature of tinnitus.
"This is the first research to show that a failure of the complicated way our brain systems talk to each other contributes to the cause of tinnitus. Tinnitus is not the simple problem we hoped for," said Alan H. Lockwood, MD, study co-author. Lockwood, Professor of Neurology, Nuclear Medicine and Communicative Disorders and Sciences at the State University of New York at Buffalo, and the Veterans Administration Western New York Healthcare System, also co-authored the first research which showed tinnitus sensations came from the brain in the central auditory system, and not the cochlea.
"It remains to be seen what other parts of the brain are involved in the cause of tinnitus," added Lockwood. "However, this is an important step in unraveling this complicated story."
Tinnitus is a perception of ringing or buzzing in the ears that affects 50 million people in the US according to the American Tinnitus Association. Tinnitus is more common in men and in people over the age of 65. Severe tinnitus is associated with depression, anxiety, sleep disruption and other symptoms that significantly impact patients' quality of life.
A neurologist is a medical doctor with specialized training in diagnosing, treating and managing disorders of the brain and nervous system.
The American Academy of Neurology, an association of more than 17,000 neurologists and neuroscience professionals, is dedicated to improving patient care through education and research.
The study focused on eight patients with gaze-evoked tinnitus (GET), an unusual condition in which tinnitus loudness and pitch increase during lateral gaze. GET may develop after surgical removal of tumors of the auditory nerve. The researchers expect that the findings from their study of this rare condition will open the door to a broader understanding of the brain abnormalities that cause tinnitus.
As researchers mapped the brains of GET patients, they found an unexpected imbalance between the auditory and visual parts of the brain.
Normally, these different brain areas communicate with each other to determine which perception should be given priority.
In normal subjects, lateral gaze suppresses auditory brain activity, but not so with GET patients. This failure of one sensory system to suppress the activity of another may be an important feature of tinnitus.
"This is the first research to show that a failure of the complicated way our brain systems talk to each other contributes to the cause of tinnitus. Tinnitus is not the simple problem we hoped for," said Alan H. Lockwood, MD, study co-author. Lockwood, Professor of Neurology, Nuclear Medicine and Communicative Disorders and Sciences at the State University of New York at Buffalo, and the Veterans Administration Western New York Healthcare System, also co-authored the first research which showed tinnitus sensations came from the brain in the central auditory system, and not the cochlea.
"It remains to be seen what other parts of the brain are involved in the cause of tinnitus," added Lockwood. "However, this is an important step in unraveling this complicated story."
Tinnitus is a perception of ringing or buzzing in the ears that affects 50 million people in the US according to the American Tinnitus Association. Tinnitus is more common in men and in people over the age of 65. Severe tinnitus is associated with depression, anxiety, sleep disruption and other symptoms that significantly impact patients' quality of life.
A neurologist is a medical doctor with specialized training in diagnosing, treating and managing disorders of the brain and nervous system.
The American Academy of Neurology, an association of more than 17,000 neurologists and neuroscience professionals, is dedicated to improving patient care through education and research.
Thursday, July 19, 2007
Loud Music and Tinnitus
If your tinnitus has been caused by exposure to loud noise, for example from a rock concert or night club, then it is likely that the tinnitus will go within a day or so. However, although it is temporary, this should act as a warning that you have exposed you ears to a higher level of noise than they are comfortable with. If you let this happen frequently then it is possible that the tinnitus or any dullness of hearing, or both, may become permanent.
You should wear ear protection to protect your ears from damage when you are exposed to loud noise either at work or during leisure activities.
You should wear ear protection to protect your ears from damage when you are exposed to loud noise either at work or during leisure activities.
Monday, July 16, 2007
Mechanisms of subjective tinnitus
The inner ear contains thousands of minute hairs which vibrate in response to sound waves and cells which convert neural signals back into acoustical vibrations. The sensing cells are connected with the vibratory cells through a neural feedback loop, whose gain is regulated by the brain. This loop is normally adjusted just below onset of self-oscillation, which gains the ear spectacular sensitivity and selectivity. If something changes, it's easy for the delicate adjustment to cross the barrier of oscillation and tinnitus results. This can actually be measured by a very sensitive microphone outside the ear.
One of the possible mechanisms of how things can change in the ear is damage to the receptor cells. Although receptor cells can be regenerated from the adjacent supporting Deiters cells after injury in birds, reptiles, and amphibians, in mammals it is believed that they can be produced only during embryogenesis. Although mammalian Deiters cells reproduce and position themselves appropriately for regeneration, they have not been observed to transdifferentiate into receptor cells except in tissue culture experiments.[15][16] Therefore, if these hairs become damaged, through prolonged exposure to excessive decibel levels, for instance, then deafness to certain frequencies occurs. In tinnitus, they may falsely relay information at a certain frequency that an externally audible sound is present, when it is not.
The mechanisms of subjective tinnitus are often obscure.
While it is not surprising that direct trauma to the inner ear can cause tinnitus, other apparent causes (e.g., TMJ and dental disorders) are difficult to explain. Recent research has proposed that there are two distinct categories of subjective tinnitus: otic tinnitus, caused by disorders of the inner ear or the acoustic nerve, and somatic tinnitus, caused by disorders outside the ear and nerve but still within the head or neck. It is further hypothesized that somatic tinnitus may be due to "central crosstalk" within the brain, as certain head and neck nerves enter the brain near regions known to be involved in hearing.
While most discussions of tinnitus tend to stress physical mechanisms, there is strong evidence that the level of an individual's awareness of their tinnitus can be stress-related, and so should be addressed by improving the state of the nervous system generally, using gradual, unobtrusive, long-term treatments.
One of the possible mechanisms of how things can change in the ear is damage to the receptor cells. Although receptor cells can be regenerated from the adjacent supporting Deiters cells after injury in birds, reptiles, and amphibians, in mammals it is believed that they can be produced only during embryogenesis. Although mammalian Deiters cells reproduce and position themselves appropriately for regeneration, they have not been observed to transdifferentiate into receptor cells except in tissue culture experiments.[15][16] Therefore, if these hairs become damaged, through prolonged exposure to excessive decibel levels, for instance, then deafness to certain frequencies occurs. In tinnitus, they may falsely relay information at a certain frequency that an externally audible sound is present, when it is not.
The mechanisms of subjective tinnitus are often obscure.
While it is not surprising that direct trauma to the inner ear can cause tinnitus, other apparent causes (e.g., TMJ and dental disorders) are difficult to explain. Recent research has proposed that there are two distinct categories of subjective tinnitus: otic tinnitus, caused by disorders of the inner ear or the acoustic nerve, and somatic tinnitus, caused by disorders outside the ear and nerve but still within the head or neck. It is further hypothesized that somatic tinnitus may be due to "central crosstalk" within the brain, as certain head and neck nerves enter the brain near regions known to be involved in hearing.
While most discussions of tinnitus tend to stress physical mechanisms, there is strong evidence that the level of an individual's awareness of their tinnitus can be stress-related, and so should be addressed by improving the state of the nervous system generally, using gradual, unobtrusive, long-term treatments.
Friday, July 13, 2007
Is it true?
Is it true that stress can make tinnitus worse?
Stress and tinnitus are strongly linked. In some cases, such as bereavement, stress can actually causes tinnitus. However, generally it may exacerbate it. Stress caused from worrying about tinnitus can increase muscle tension, anxiety and irritability, making your tinnitus worse and leading to an increase in stress, which becomes a vicious circle.
Research has shown that the more you can relax, the easier it is to manage tinnitus. And relaxing doesn't need to be difficult or costly. If you take a walk or have a warm bath it can help.
Stress and tinnitus are strongly linked. In some cases, such as bereavement, stress can actually causes tinnitus. However, generally it may exacerbate it. Stress caused from worrying about tinnitus can increase muscle tension, anxiety and irritability, making your tinnitus worse and leading to an increase in stress, which becomes a vicious circle.
Research has shown that the more you can relax, the easier it is to manage tinnitus. And relaxing doesn't need to be difficult or costly. If you take a walk or have a warm bath it can help.
source- rnid.org.uk
Thursday, July 12, 2007
Objective tinnitus
In a minority of cases, a clinician can perceive an actual sound (e.g., a bruit) emanating from the patient's ears. This is called objective tinnitus. Objective tinnitus can arise from muscle spasms that cause clicks or crackling around the middle ear. Some people experience a sound that beats in time with the pulse (pulsatile tinnitus). Pulsatile tinnitus is usually objective in nature, resulting from altered blood flow or increased blood turbulence near the ear (such as from atherosclerosis or venous hum ,but it can also arise as a subjective phenomenon from an increased awareness of blood flow in the ear. Rarely, pulsatile tinnitus may be a symptom of potentially life-threatening conditions such as carotid artery aneurysm or dissection.
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Ear loss
Temporary hearing loss can happen after you've been exposed to loud noise for 15 minutes or less. If you have temporary hearing loss, you won't be able to hear as well as you normally do for a while. You may also have tinnitus ,which is a medical term for ringing in the ears. Your ears can feel "full," too. Luckily, these symptoms usually go away and your hearing is likely to return to normal.
If someone is exposed to loud noise over a long period of time, like every day, permanent hearing loss can occur. This means the person's hearing won't ever be as good as it once was. That's why construction workers and factory workers need to wear ear protection. Lawn mowers and power tools, like chain saws, can also be loud enough to affect a person's ability to hear high-pitched noises.
This kind of noise also can cause a person to have tinnitus all the time.
Listening to extremely loud music a lot can cause the same kind of damage, especially if headphones are used. Some famous musicians have lost hearing and developed tinnitus - a real problem for someone who needs to hear to make and enjoy music.
But you can help keep your hearing in tip-top shape.
Protect your ears by wearing ear protection when you're using machinery, like in metal shop at school. Also remember to turn down the volume, especially when you are wearing headphones or in the car. You also might want to give your ears a rest once in a while if you like wearing headphones.
And if you're going to a concert, where you know the music is going to be loud, consider wearing earplugs to protect your ears from the boom, boom, boom! Take these steps now and you won't be saying "What?" later on.
If someone is exposed to loud noise over a long period of time, like every day, permanent hearing loss can occur. This means the person's hearing won't ever be as good as it once was. That's why construction workers and factory workers need to wear ear protection. Lawn mowers and power tools, like chain saws, can also be loud enough to affect a person's ability to hear high-pitched noises.
This kind of noise also can cause a person to have tinnitus all the time.
Listening to extremely loud music a lot can cause the same kind of damage, especially if headphones are used. Some famous musicians have lost hearing and developed tinnitus - a real problem for someone who needs to hear to make and enjoy music.
But you can help keep your hearing in tip-top shape.
Protect your ears by wearing ear protection when you're using machinery, like in metal shop at school. Also remember to turn down the volume, especially when you are wearing headphones or in the car. You also might want to give your ears a rest once in a while if you like wearing headphones.
And if you're going to a concert, where you know the music is going to be loud, consider wearing earplugs to protect your ears from the boom, boom, boom! Take these steps now and you won't be saying "What?" later on.
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Tinnitus help in the UK
PureTone
Sells wearable noise generators and desktop/bedside sound generators.PureTone, 9-10 Henley Business Park, Trident Close, Medway City Estate, Kent ME2 4FRTelephone: 01634 719 427 Fax: 01634 719 450Website: PureTone website (external link, opens new browser window)
British Tinnitus Association
The British Tinnitus Association campaigns for better services for people with tinnitus. It supports a network of local tinnitus groups around the country, has a range of publications and produces a quarterly magazine called "Quiet". It also encourages research into tinnitus and supports a network of local tinnitus groups around the country.
British Tinnitus Association, Ground Floor, Unit 5, Acorn Business Park, Woodseats Close, Sheffield S8 0TBTelephone: 0800 018 0527Fax: 0114 258 2279Email: info@tinnitus.org.ukWebsite: British Tinnitus Association website (external link, opens new browser window)
Hush
Hush is the name of the Hull tinnitus self-help group. They run a helpline and produce information and tapes for people with tinnitus.
Hush, 109 Southella Way, Hull HU10 7LZTelephone: 01482 656033Email: hush@btinternet.comWebsite: Hush website (external link, opens new browser window)
Contact a local group
If you feel you need more help with your tinnitus directly from other people who also have it, you could contact a local tinnitus support group. There are about 100 of these in the UK. They are set up and run by people with tinnitus. The type of support and help they are able to offer varies between groups. Contact the RNID Tinnitus Helpline for details of your nearest group.
Sells wearable noise generators and desktop/bedside sound generators.PureTone, 9-10 Henley Business Park, Trident Close, Medway City Estate, Kent ME2 4FRTelephone: 01634 719 427 Fax: 01634 719 450Website: PureTone website (external link, opens new browser window)
British Tinnitus Association
The British Tinnitus Association campaigns for better services for people with tinnitus. It supports a network of local tinnitus groups around the country, has a range of publications and produces a quarterly magazine called "Quiet". It also encourages research into tinnitus and supports a network of local tinnitus groups around the country.
British Tinnitus Association, Ground Floor, Unit 5, Acorn Business Park, Woodseats Close, Sheffield S8 0TBTelephone: 0800 018 0527Fax: 0114 258 2279Email: info@tinnitus.org.ukWebsite: British Tinnitus Association website (external link, opens new browser window)
Hush
Hush is the name of the Hull tinnitus self-help group. They run a helpline and produce information and tapes for people with tinnitus.
Hush, 109 Southella Way, Hull HU10 7LZTelephone: 01482 656033Email: hush@btinternet.comWebsite: Hush website (external link, opens new browser window)
Contact a local group
If you feel you need more help with your tinnitus directly from other people who also have it, you could contact a local tinnitus support group. There are about 100 of these in the UK. They are set up and run by people with tinnitus. The type of support and help they are able to offer varies between groups. Contact the RNID Tinnitus Helpline for details of your nearest group.
Monday, July 2, 2007
Fountains
The sound of running water can be very soothing and can help to mask tinnitus. Try installing an indoor fountain in your home. These are available from garden centres or general stores such as Argos and cost around £25.
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