Imagine hearing a ringing noise in your ears or head that sometimes doesn't go away. This maddening noise, called tinnitus, can range in volume from a ring to a roar. Some people hear tinnitus as a buzzing, hissing, roaring, whistling, chirping or clicking instead of – or in addition to – ringing ear. Each person has a unique version of tinnitus. Tinnitus can be intermittent or constant ringing ear, with single or multiple tones and tinnitus’ perceived volume can range from subtle to shattering.Most people today will experience tinnitus at some time in their life. You might notice tinnitus after being exposed to loud music or harsh noises. The noise exposure is over, but there's a tinnitus ringing in your ears.
In America alone, as many as 50 million people today say their ears ring. About 12 million have tinnitus severe enough to seek medical attention, and 7 million people are so seriously bothered by tinnitus that living a normal life is not possible. Tinnitus symptoms can, in fact, interfere with concentration, work, sleep and relaxation, normal communication with others, and tinnitus can lead to psychological distress. Many tinnitus sufferers become markedly depressed because of the constant and bothersome noise.
Thursday, January 18, 2007
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
tinnitus treatment
The Homeopathic Pharmacopeia of the United States states that there are no side effects for the following homeopathic remedies. These Homeopathic remedies have demonstrated unsurpassed safety for nearly 200 years worldwide.
Calcarea carbonica (Calcium carbonate) relieves throbbing and cracking noises, stitches and pulsing sensations in the ears.
Cimicifuga racemose (Black Cohosh Root) is helpful for tinnitus symptoms, and for people who are very sensitive to noise, as well as pain and muscle tension in the neck and back.
Carbo vegetabilis (vegetable charcoal) – This natural remedy is for ringing in the ears, especially if it occurs during flu or other conditions involving vertigo and nausea.
China (Chinchona officinalis) (Peruvian bark) helps ringing in the ears and hearing sensitive to noise.
Chininum sulphuricum (sulphite of quinine) helps relieve violent ringing, buzzing, and roaring sounds that are loud enough to impair a person’s hearing.
Coffea cruda (unroasted coffee) is for people with tinnitus accompanied by extremely sensitive hearing and a buzzing feeling in the back of the head.
Graphites (plumbago) – This remedy is beneficial for tinnitus with associated hearing loss, and for hissing and clicking sounds in the ears.
Kali carbonicum (Potassium carbonate) is for tinnitus with ringing or roaring, accompanied by cracking noises and itching in the ears.
Lycopodium (club moss) is for a humming and roaring in the ears, along with impairment of hearing and sounds that seem to echo in the ears.
Natrum salicylicum (sodium salicylate) – This remedy is beneficial if ringing in the ears is like a low, dull hum, and for loss of hearing related to bone conduction, as well as nerve interference.
Salicylicum acidum (salicylic acid) – This remedy is indicated for tinnitus with very loud roaring or ringing sounds, which may be accompanied by some hearing loss. It may also be helpful if tinnitus has been caused by too much aspirin.
Calcarea carbonica (Calcium carbonate) relieves throbbing and cracking noises, stitches and pulsing sensations in the ears.
Cimicifuga racemose (Black Cohosh Root) is helpful for tinnitus symptoms, and for people who are very sensitive to noise, as well as pain and muscle tension in the neck and back.
Carbo vegetabilis (vegetable charcoal) – This natural remedy is for ringing in the ears, especially if it occurs during flu or other conditions involving vertigo and nausea.
China (Chinchona officinalis) (Peruvian bark) helps ringing in the ears and hearing sensitive to noise.
Chininum sulphuricum (sulphite of quinine) helps relieve violent ringing, buzzing, and roaring sounds that are loud enough to impair a person’s hearing.
Coffea cruda (unroasted coffee) is for people with tinnitus accompanied by extremely sensitive hearing and a buzzing feeling in the back of the head.
Graphites (plumbago) – This remedy is beneficial for tinnitus with associated hearing loss, and for hissing and clicking sounds in the ears.
Kali carbonicum (Potassium carbonate) is for tinnitus with ringing or roaring, accompanied by cracking noises and itching in the ears.
Lycopodium (club moss) is for a humming and roaring in the ears, along with impairment of hearing and sounds that seem to echo in the ears.
Natrum salicylicum (sodium salicylate) – This remedy is beneficial if ringing in the ears is like a low, dull hum, and for loss of hearing related to bone conduction, as well as nerve interference.
Salicylicum acidum (salicylic acid) – This remedy is indicated for tinnitus with very loud roaring or ringing sounds, which may be accompanied by some hearing loss. It may also be helpful if tinnitus has been caused by too much aspirin.
Monday, January 15, 2007
causes of tinnitus
Causes of tinnitus include:
Otologic problems and hearing loss:
conductive hearing loss
external ear infection
cerumen (earwax) impaction
middle ear effusion
sensorineural hearing loss
excessive or loud noise
presbycusis (age-associated hearing loss)
Meniere's disease
acoustic neuroma
ototoxic medications
analgesics:
aspirin
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
antibiotics:
aminoglycosides
chloramphenicol
erythromycin
tetracycline
vancomycin
chemotherapy drugs:
bleomycin
cisplatin
mechlorethamine
methotrexate
vincristine
loop diuretics:
bumetanide
ethacrynic acid
furosemide
others:
chloroquine
quinine
mercury
lead
neurologic disorders:
multiple sclerosis
head injury
skull fracture
closed head injury
whiplash injury
temporomandibular joint disorder
metabolic disorders:
thyroid disorder
hyperlipidemia
vitamin B12 deficiency
psychogenic disorders:
depression
anxiety
other disorders:
fibromyalgia
hypertonia (Muscle Tension)
Otologic problems and hearing loss:
conductive hearing loss
external ear infection
cerumen (earwax) impaction
middle ear effusion
sensorineural hearing loss
excessive or loud noise
presbycusis (age-associated hearing loss)
Meniere's disease
acoustic neuroma
ototoxic medications
analgesics:
aspirin
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
antibiotics:
aminoglycosides
chloramphenicol
erythromycin
tetracycline
vancomycin
chemotherapy drugs:
bleomycin
cisplatin
mechlorethamine
methotrexate
vincristine
loop diuretics:
bumetanide
ethacrynic acid
furosemide
others:
chloroquine
quinine
mercury
lead
neurologic disorders:
multiple sclerosis
head injury
skull fracture
closed head injury
whiplash injury
temporomandibular joint disorder
metabolic disorders:
thyroid disorder
hyperlipidemia
vitamin B12 deficiency
psychogenic disorders:
depression
anxiety
other disorders:
fibromyalgia
hypertonia (Muscle Tension)
Wednesday, January 10, 2007
causes Of tinnitus
Tinnitus can have many different causes, but most commonly results from otologic disorders - the same conditions that cause hearing loss. The most common cause is noise-induced hearing loss, resulting from exposure to excessive or loud noises. Ototoxic drugs can cause tinnitus either secondary to hearing loss or without hearing loss, and may increase the damage done by exposure to loud noise, even at doses that are not in themselves ototoxic
Monday, January 8, 2007
prevention of tinnitus
The following list of DOs and DON'Ts can help lessen the severity of tinnitus:
Avoid exposure to loud sounds and noises.
Get your blood pressure checked. If it is high, get your doctor's help to control it.
Decrease your intake of salt. Salt impairs blood circulation.
Avoid stimulants such as coffee, tea, cola, and tobacco.
Exercise daily to improve your circulation.
Get adequate rest and avoid fatigue.
Stop worrying about the noise. Recognize your head noise as an annoyance.
learn to ignore it as much as possible.
Avoid exposure to loud sounds and noises.
Get your blood pressure checked. If it is high, get your doctor's help to control it.
Decrease your intake of salt. Salt impairs blood circulation.
Avoid stimulants such as coffee, tea, cola, and tobacco.
Exercise daily to improve your circulation.
Get adequate rest and avoid fatigue.
Stop worrying about the noise. Recognize your head noise as an annoyance.
learn to ignore it as much as possible.
Thursday, January 4, 2007
botox can help tinnitus
Great news! New research indicates that Botox injections may ease the irritation of tinnitus, otherwise know as ringing in the ears. Researchers caution that more study is needed, but initial results are promising.
Now botox can be known as more than just a wrinkle remover!
Now botox can be known as more than just a wrinkle remover!
Wednesday, January 3, 2007
Happy and Sad
I was happy and sad when I first learned what I am abOut tO pOst> Happy, because I nOw knOw that I am nOt alOne >Sad because Others have tO gO thrOught what I hate gOing thrOugh>
It's estimated that Tinnitus affects over 4.7 million people in the UK and countless millions around the world. Research has shown that for over ½ million people in the UK – it has a severe effect on their quality of life and for many it affects their ability to lead a normal life.
It's estimated that Tinnitus affects over 4.7 million people in the UK and countless millions around the world. Research has shown that for over ½ million people in the UK – it has a severe effect on their quality of life and for many it affects their ability to lead a normal life.
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