{"id":103,"date":"2018-11-14T18:04:50","date_gmt":"2018-11-14T18:04:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fueldev.site\/~callier\/evaluation-treatment\/tinnitus-and-hyperacusis\/"},"modified":"2022-11-14T18:08:38","modified_gmt":"2022-11-15T00:08:38","slug":"tinnitus","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/calliercenter.utdallas.edu\/evaluation-treatment\/tinnitus\/","title":{"rendered":"Tinnitus"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tinnitus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ringing in the ear, or tinnitus, is a widespread condition that\naffects an estimated 50 million Americans. Some people describe it as a\nhissing, roaring, whooshing or buzzing sound instead of ringing. It may be\nsporadic or constant, and is a symptom of an underlying condition rather than a\ndisease itself. There are many factors that can cause tinnitus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are the\nCauses of Tinnitus?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Tinnitus is categorized as being either pulsatile or nonpulsatile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>People who suffer from <strong>pulsatile\ntinnitus<\/strong> report hearing the sound of their own pulse. It is caused by\nabnormal blood flow within the arteries of the neck or inside the ear, and is\nfairly rare. Possible causes include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Fluid in the middle ear.<\/li><li>Ear infections.<\/li><li>High blood pressure.<\/li><li>Head and neck tumors.<\/li><li>Blocked arteries.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Nonpulsatile\ntinnitus<\/strong> \u2013 ringing in the ears not accompanied by any type of rhythm \u2013 is\nconsiderably more common. It can be caused by a variety of conditions\nincluding:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Presbycusis (age-related hearing loss).<\/li><li>Noise exposure.<\/li><li>Impacted earwax.<\/li><li>Otosclerosis (stiffening of the bones in the middle ear).<\/li><li>Meniere\u2019s disease.<\/li><li>TMJ disorders.<\/li><li>Ototoxic medications.<\/li><li>Thyroid conditions.<\/li><li>Head or neck trauma.<\/li><li>Acoustic neuromas.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Tinnitus is also classified as being either <strong>subjective<\/strong> (heard only by the patient) or <strong>objective<\/strong> (ringing can be heard by an impartial observer, such as a\ndoctor). Most cases of tinnitus are subjective in nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Is\nTinnitus Treated?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Tinnitus can\u2019t be cured, but there are treatments that make it less of\na distraction. The approach taken depends on the underlying condition\nresponsible for the ringing in your ears. Sometimes, simple steps like removing\nbuilt-up earwax or switching to a new medication can markedly decrease\nsymptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Others benefit from noise suppression therapy or masking techniques\ndesigned to cover up the ringing noise. White noise machines, fans, air\nconditioners and humidifiers are all popular, easy to use options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tinnitus retraining devices, which rely on patterned tones, are a newer technique that has proven beneficial to many patients.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tinnitus Ringing in the ear, or tinnitus, is a widespread condition that affects an estimated 50 million Americans. Some people describe it as a hissing, roaring, whooshing or buzzing sound instead of ringing. It may be sporadic or constant, and is a symptom of an underlying condition rather than a disease itself. 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