What is it that causes tinnitus, which millions suffer from some form of? It is actually unable to prove the exact cause of ringing sound in the ear, though there are some precipitating causes known. Ear damage is the most common cause of tinnitus. This can be caused by medical conditions such as injury or infection.
If the tiny hairs in your inner ear are damaged this could be the cause of tinnitus. When these hairs come in contact with sound waves, they will move. The movement causes cells in the ear to send electrical signals to your brain through the auditory nerve, and these are then interpreted by the brain as sounds.
Damage to these hairs means electrical impulses are sent to the brain, which is the cause for tinnitus. Hearing loss can be just a sign of aging. Otosclerosis can cause changes in the ear bones. Earwax accumulation. Injuries either in the head or neck. Inner ear disorder is also called Meniere’s disease.
Acoustic neuroma that develops on the carnial nerve between brain and the inner ear is non-cancerous tumor. This is a condition that can be a cause of tinnitus in addition to affecting a person’s hearing and balance. People are inclined to believe that stress and depression trigger tinnitus but many experts don’t concur.
While tinnitus is believed to contribute to a person’s level of stress and depression, this can become a vicious cycle as these conditions can actually worsen the symptoms of the tinnitus. There are some medications which can cause tinnitus, such as diuretics, quinine, and some antibiotics and cancer medications. Pulsatile tinnitus causes the person afflicted with it to hear sounds in time with his or her heartbeat. These sounds occur either intermittently or continuously.
The reasons for the pulsatile tinnitus is given below: • Increase of blood pressure due to hypertension, stress, caffeine etc. Aging or cholesterol build-up is due to having Atherosclerosis. The head or neck are common locations where tumors are formed. Malformation of capillaries that are formed between the veins and arteries. • Any condition that causes the flow of blood to fluctuate. Tinnitus can also result from exposure to loud sounds and from ongoing health problems. If you are exposed to any type of loud noise on a regular basis then this can damage your ears. If you work around noisy machines or listen to loud music on a regular basis, it is highly advisable that you use ear plugs. Regarding the protection of your ears, short-term exposure to loud noises may cause only temporary problems, where as long-term exposure can do permanent damage.
Risk of getting Tinnitus could be reduced by taking care of health. To protect your hearing, always avoid loud noises, eat a proper diet and follow a regular exercise program. If you ride a motorcycle or participate in things which are likely to damage your head and neck, be certain to use a helmet. By taking care of your ears and overall health you can reduce the risk of developing tinnitus.
The information provided is informational only. No medical advice is implied. As with any condition it is best to consult a doctor before taking any medical advice.
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