Ringing in the Ears Symptoms?

Do you hear a ringing in your ears? There are two types of tinnitus:

Taking the last first, I’ll describe the events that can lead to the uncommon form of tinnitus known as pulsatile tinnitus. Individuals with hypertension (high blood pressure), heart murmur, a glomus tumor, abnormal veins or arteries, Eustachian tube disorder and other cardiovascular conditions experience this less common form of tinnitus.

The sounds of this tinnitus are pulsing and rhythmic. Atherosclerosis falls into this category. While most people have tinnitus that only they can hear, atherosclerosis is a type of tinnitus that your doctor can hear as well by placing a stethoscope near the ear or neck.

The structural problem within the individual causes a restricted blood flow and they can hear their own pulse rushing in their ears.

The common tinnitus, the ringing in the ear tinnitus, can be avoided simply by protecting the ears from damage.

The hair cells within the inner ear become bent due to hearing loud noises and can sometimes break off entirely. When the hair cells break off, the damage to the inner ear is permanent and the individual might hear these sounds constantly for the rest of their life.

Because this form of tinnitus is less understood, the problem can occur anywhere in the auditory system involving everything from the ear canal to the brain.

The sounds of this tinnitus are varied among the individuals that hear them. It can be heard as a ringing in the ear and it can also be heard as a buzzing, roaring, whistling or hissing sound.

Additionally, tinnitus sufferers might hear a chirping, beating, humming, whooshing, or clanging sound in their ears. Tinnitus can differ from person to person in regards to the severity of the noise being heard.

Individuals might hear noises ranging from a low roar to a high pitched squeal. Some people hear a noise so loud that it can interfere with their concentration or sleep. It can be bothersome in places like school or at work. These constant sounds within the ear can disrupt the most focused individual.

Tinnitus is a common problem and it is estimated that one out of every five people suffers from some degree of tinnitus. In most cases, with a strategy in mind, the individual can find a cure for it but, it does require detective work by the individual.

A solid approach to determining what will work for you is start a journal. Keep track of when you hear the sounds and what you ate, drank or the noise level in the environment. Also, observe your stress levels. Eliminate foods you are allergic to and refrain from eating or drinking stimulants.

If you are taking medication, report the tinnitus to your doctor. Perhaps the medication can be changed to eliminate the noise.

Ringing in Your Ears After A Concert?

Hearing static? A high pitched squeal? Ringing in your ears? You’ve been to a concert, right? Expect the ringing in your ears to last a day or two but no permanent damage unless you make a frequent habit of loud noisy concerts.

Here’s what happened to your ears while you rocked out with the music. The fine hair cells within your inner ear became damaged and caused the ringing, static or squealing sounds you now hear.

The hair cells produce nerve signals that travel to the auditory area of the brain when a sound is heard. Normally, these cells only fire when they are stimulated by a sound. Unfortunately, a concert playing music at high decibels and the audience screaming their approval traumatized your ears and caused the fine hairs to continue firing. The extra firing makes the tinnitus noise.

Your ears are screaming at you!

Next time you attend a concert, take ear plugs. Protect your ears for your life while you enjoy the raucous event. You can find very small plugs that can’t be seen by anyone standing or sitting near you.

Avoid sitting or standing near the speakers.

Remember this: Sound louder than 110 decibels will damage hearing. Exposure to levels around 85 decibels, approximates the sound of a lawn mower, and it is loud enough. A good 3 foot rule is, if you must shout to be heard while standing within 3 feet of someone, the sound around you is too loud.

Constant exposure to loud noise can permanently damage your ears. Be cool and appreciate your ability to hear.

Tinnitus Cure Information

A tinnitus cure can be as unique as the individuals that present the symptom. One thing works for one individual and a different treatment works for another individual.

Today, it is said that thirty-six million Americans have tinnitus. Probably more – these stats come from people who go to doctors for treatment. Millions of people are out there searching for a cure on their own or have resigned themselves to live with it.

The sound tinnitus makes can range from faint ringing in the ears to a high pitched whine to a pulsing rhythmic throb to a whooshing noise. You can hear it in one ear only or both at the same time. Some people have it temporarily due to a loud noise event, head trauma, from taking medication or allergy to food. Some have the constant noise for a long time and it can affect daily life.

Some of the causes of tinnitus are:

The ringing noise comes from damage to the microscopic endings of the hearing nerve in the inner ear.

If you are taking aspirin prescribed by your doctor and you experience ringing in your ears, it’s very important to notify him/her. Your doctor will need to adjust your dosage in relation to your size.

Some promising treatments are:

Unless your otolaryngologist (ear, nose and throat doctor) can find a specific cause of your tinnitus, there is very little that they can do. Most causes of tinnitus cannot be identified even after performing tests like balance tests, and laboratory work.

What you can do:

The onset of tinnitus, whether sudden or has been ongoing may be fortunate for you. It’s calling attention to the state of your health. Be the steward of your health and a great detective to find the best treatment plan to improve your condition.

Sudden Onset Ear Ringing

Interestingly, tinnitus is not a modern condition. It has been traced back to ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia. It is a condition that occurs when your body is out of balance or your circulation is impaired.

The sound of tinnitus can range from a low to a high pitch and it can be in both or one ear. It becomes more than annoying when it lasts over a long period of time.

It’s possible to experience a sudden ringing in the ears for these reasons:

If your ears are ringing due to wax build up or dirt in the ear canal, you can wash your ears gently and safely with an over-the-counter wash. Ask your pharmacist for brands or do some research online.

If you’ve taken prescriptions and experienced sudden ear ringing, report to your doctor and make a note of the drugs you took. Some to be aware of are:

Ear ringing relating to an ear infection might be related to the use of ototoxic antibiotics.

Another explanation for sudden ear ringing could be an event. Automobile crash victims have reported a sudden onset of tinnitus after receiving a traumatic head injury. Individuals have reported a sudden onset of tinnitus after receiving certain dental procedures such as a difficult tooth extraction or an ultrasonic cleaning that can cause hearing damage due to bone conduction of loud sounds directly to the ear.

You can protect your hearing from these procedures: MRI’s, CAT’s and other non-invasive scanning machines. These machines are very loud and could damage your hearing even if your head is outside of the machine while it is running. A competent imaging facility will supply you with earplugs.

Consider the simplest explanation first when you experience sudden onset ringing in the ear. Go back to your calendar and check to see if you attended an event with loud noise.

Sometimes after attending a concert people complain of ear ringing for as long as a day after the event.

Look at your medications and remember any visits to your doctor or dentist that may have included special tests or procedures.

In the case of a loud noise event, the tinnitus is temporary.

Is My Blood Pressure The Cause For Ringing In My Ears?

When I did my research twenty years ago about the ringing in my ears, I found there is not just one cause. There can be several underlying causes that lead to noise in the ear(s). One of them is blood pressure. Now, I’ve tended toward low blood pressure so, when I encountered the high blood pressure cause, I was quick to tell my friends whom had confided in me about their tinnitus symptoms.

Tinnitus can be experienced several ways in unique forms of the condition. One rare form of tinnitus is known as pulsatile tinnitus. Following is a description of pulsatile tinnitus:

This indicates a disturbance in the flow of blood. The blood vessels inside the neck or head (maybe both) are experiencing increased blood flow caused by narrowing of the blood vessel. This turbulence can be heard in one or both ears. Pulsatile tinnitus is not the same as the constant ringing in the ear tinnitus – the constant ringing may be due to damage to the cochlea of the inner ear – the hearing nerve. It is certainly possible to experience both types at the same time.

Another word for high blood pressure is hypertension – high blood pressure can present many symptoms or it can occur with no symptoms at all. Although hearing a ringing in the ear can be a symptom of high blood pressure, it is not a common symptom. Typically patients with high blood pressure that experience pulsatile tinnitus do not start to hear a noise in their ears until after they start taking blood pressure medication.

The tinnitus can resolve on its own after about four to six weeks or a change in the medication can resolve the issue. Other individuals developed tinnitus due to the high blood pressure which then resolved after medication reduced the pressure within the blood vessels.

Several other conditions can be the cause of pulsatile tinnitus.

One of the more common causes of pulsatile tinnitus is BIH (benign intracranial hypertension). This is a condition where there is an increased pressure in the cerebrospinal fluid that bathes the brain in young, overweight females.

Another cause for pulsatile tinnitus is due to a glomus tumor. This is a benign vascular tumor typically located in the ear or just below the artery and results from a cholesterol build-up in the artery wall.

Pulsatile tinnitus can also be due to a middle ear infection or inflammation.

Depending on the cause of the pulsatile tinnitus, there may be several unique cures.

In the case of high blood pressure, the doctor might prescribe a medication to reduce the symptoms. It is also possible to lower blood pressure through acupuncture, dietary change and by including daily exercise.

It is important to report any side effects resulting from a new medication. If you suspect that your tinnitus is due to high blood pressure, see your doctor to get your pressure checked.

High blood pressure is a lifestyle disease. Take a hard look at the food you eat and your daily activity.

You can actually save money on your medical insurance by joining a gym. Many insurers will reimburse you partially for your membership. It’s worth looking into. And, it will stop the ringing in your ears while you improve your health in a BIG way!

Ringing In Your Ears May Be A Symptom of Several Non-Threatening Conditions

Twenty years ago I experienced a constant ringing in my ears. I became annoyed one day when the noise in my ears was louder than the noise on the street where I lived. I began to investigate why. This was in the days before the computer and the Internet. So, off to the library I went.

You might have experienced or are now experiencing ringing in your ears. It can come and go. Sometimes it’s louder than others. Eventually, if you don’t find the cause, it can become a constant ringing that never goes away. This condition is known as tinnitus. And, the interesting thing is, it can be associated or symptomatic of several causes such as:

In the case of allergies, it can be the most common foods that cause the problem. Starting with your morning cup of java. Eliminate that morning cup and see if the noise stops.

In the case of a sinus condition causing tinnitus, try an antihistamine or ask your doctor to check for infection – if you indeed have an infection of the sinus, perhaps a round of antibiotics will clear up the noisy sounds.

You can also get checked for hearing loss relating to your age and start a round of daily exercise, adding specific foods and antioxidants to your diet that load you up on missing nutrients then get your thyroid checked.

Atherosclerosis causes a rare form of tinnitus. It is indicative of a structural problem within and the doctor can hear the ringing just as you can. He places the stethoscope around your ear on the side of your neck and can hear the pulsing, rushing sound as well as you can. This condition is serious and your doctor will have a recommendation for you to alleviate it.

The noise one hears is not limited to a ringing sound. One may also hear:

You may hear these sounds in one or both ears.

Treatments can vary. Everything from dietary changes to exercise to special reflexology treatments can make a difference. There are natural remedies that can alleviate this discomforting condition quickly. The need to use expensive medication or protocols is usually not the answer.

Some protocols that you can learn more about that are known to help are:

It might be helpful to start a journal of your experience of tinnitus and the specific sounds you are hearing, the time of day, how long it lasts and what foods you ate before the sounds started. This is a great way to do the detective work needed for you to find the appropriate remedy that can help you.