For those who are not aware of the what Tinnitus is !
A constant whistling or a similar sound continuously being heard in the ears is Tinnitus.It takes so much out of a person that he looses himself to this continuous sound.Needless to mention it can cause depression, anxiety and stress beyond one can ever imagine.
The worst part is your near and dear ones don’t even realise what you go through.
Tinnitus can be either objective or subjective.
Objective tinnitus means that both you and other people can hear certain noises in your ears. This is commonly due to abnormal blood vessels in and around your ears. When your heart beats, you and others can hear a distinct pulsing sound.
Objective tinnitus is rare.
Subjective tinnitus is much more common. Only you can hear the roaring, ringing, and other sounds of subjective tinnitus.
CONDITIONS THAT MAY CAUSE TINNITUS :
Medical condition that lead to Tinnitus could be
High Blood pressure
High Cholestrol
Due to hearing loss- Sudden or Age related
Head and Neck injuries
Over accumulation of ear wax.
HOW TO DIAGNOSE TINNITUS :
Your hearing aid consultant/Audiologist will examine your ears and conduct a hearing test to diagnose tinnitus. He will transmit sounds through a set of headphones to one ear at a time. You’ll respond visibly by raising your hand or making a similar gesture when you hear each sound.
The cause of your tinnitus will be determined by comparing what you can hear to what people of your age and sex should be able to hear.
TREATMENT OPTIONS”
Medication: Consult your doctor for a proper medication course.
Hearing Aids: Digital Hearing aids can be very helpful for some people with tinnitus. Sound amplification can help those who have trouble hearing normal noises due to their tinnitus.