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Tinnitus -

Six

Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions About Tinnit

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I have not heard of

innitus,

s it common

3.Which is

the

correct

pronunciation

4. What

are the suspected

causes

innitus?

re children suseptible to Tinnitus

o genetics play a role?

innitus - Overview

Tinnitus is the medical term for the perception of sound in one or both ears or in the

head

when no external sound is present. It is often referred to as "ringing in the ears,"

although

some people hear hissing, roaring, whistling, chirping, or clicking. Tinnitus

can be

intermittent or constant-with single or multiple tones-and its perceived volume

can range

from subtle to shattering.

s Tinnitus common?

By some

estimates over 50 million Americans experience tinnitus to some degree.

Of these, about 12 million have severe enough tinnitus to seek medical attention.

And about two million patients are so seriously debilitated that they cannot function

on a "normal," day-to-day basis.

hat is the correct pronunciation?

Tinnitus has two pronunciations: tin-NIGHT-us or TIN-it-us. Both are correct, though

the American Tinnitus Association uses tin-NIGHT-us. The word comes from Latin

and means "to tinkle or to ring like a bell."

What are the suspected causes of

innitus?

The exact physiological cause or causes of tinnitus are not known

. There are, however,

several likely sources, all of which are known to trigger or worsen tinnitus.

Noise-induced hearing loss - Exposure to loud noises can damage and even

destroy hair

cells, called cilia, in the inner ear. Once damaged, these hair cells

cannot be renewed or

replaced. Hearing loss can also be caused by excessive

noise exposure. Coincidentally, up

to 90 percent of all tinnitus patients have some

level of hearing loss.

Wax build-up in the ear canal - The amount of wax ears produce varies by

individual.

Sometimes, people produce enough wax that their hearing can be

compromised or their

tinnitus can seem louder. If you produce a lot of earwax,

speak to your physician about

having excess wax removed manually-not with a

cotton swab, but by an otolaryngologist

(also called an ear, nose, and

throat doctor).

Certain medications - Some medications are ototoxic-that is, the medications

are toxic to the

ear. Other medications will produce tinnitus as a side effect

without damaging the inner ear.

Effects, which can depend on the dosage of

the medication, can be temporary or

permanent. Before taking any medication,

make sure that your prescribing physician is

aware of your tinnitus, and discuss

alternative medications that may be available.

Ear or sinus infections - Many people, including children, experience tinnitus

along

with an

ear or sinus infection. Generally, the tinnitus will lessen and

gradually go away

once the

infection is healed.

Jaw misalignment - Some people have misaligned jaw joints or jaw muscles,

which can

not

only induce tinnitus, but also affect cranial muscles and nerves

and shock

absorbers in the

jaw joint. Many dentists specialize in this

temporomandibular jaw

misalignment and can

provide assistance with

treatment.

Cardiovascular disease - Approximately 3 percent of tinnitus patients experience
pulsatile tinnitus; people with pulsatile tinnitus typically hear a rhythmic pulsing,

often

in time with a

heartbeat. Pulsatile tinnitus can indicate the presence of a

vascular

condition-where the

blood flow through veins and arteries is

compromised-like a heart

murmur, hypertension, or

hardening of the arteries.

Certain types of tumors - Very rarely, people have a benign and slow-growing

tumor

on their

auditory, vestibular, or facial nerves. These tumors can cause

tinnitus,

deafness, facial

paralysis, and loss of balance.

Head and neck trauma - Physical trauma to the head and neck can induce tinnitus.
Other symptoms include headaches, vertigo, and memory loss.

re children

susceptible

innitus

Tinnitus does not discriminate: people of all ages experience tinnitus. However,

tinnitus is

not a common complaint from children. Children with tinnitus are less

likely than adults to

report their experience, in part because children with tinnitus are

statistically more likely to

have been born with hearing loss. They may not notice or be

bothered by their tinnitus

because they have experienced it their entire lives.

Children, like people of all ages, can be at risk for tinnitus if they are exposed to loud

noises. Recreational events like fairs or car races or sports games can all include

high-

decibels activities that can damage kids' ears. Hearing protection is always

recommended,

as is a discussion about the danger of loud noises and the choices

kids have to turn it down

or walk away.

genetics play a role

There appears to be a predisposition based on heredity for some people when

they are exposed to loud sounds, but whether or not tinnitus is genetically indicated

is not certain.

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