| Sit still in a quiet room without making a sound. Do you | | | | experience tinnitus in that corresponding ear |
| hear a steady, faint noise? It may sound like a ringing in | | | | - Medications - Certain medications may cause a |
| your ear, or maybe a whooshing similar to waves | | | | temporary case of tinnitus as a side effect |
| lapping the shore, or even a quiet but persistent | | | | - Tumors - Small benign tumors that block the ear may |
| buzzing. If you do, chances are high that you, like over | | | | contribute to ringing in the ears |
| 50 million Americans - suffer from tinnitus. | | | | If you experience any of the above, it is important to |
| What is Tinnitus? | | | | seek the advice of a physician to determine if your |
| Tinnitus is a hearing disorder that affects people to | | | | tinnitus can be remedied. |
| different degrees. Tinnitus effects young and old, men, | | | | A Cure for Tinnitus? |
| women and children. For some, the sensation of ringing | | | | Unfortunately, there is no known for cure for the |
| in the ear may be temporary, brought on by illness or | | | | ringing sensation people experience. Tinnitus can be a |
| loud noise - maybe after attending a loud concert - or | | | | lifelong affliction a person must adjust to, yet there are |
| resulting from a build-up of earwax. In some cases, | | | | ways to alleviate the disturbance to some degree. |
| hearing is restored to normal after, yet there are many | | | | Various therapies and alternative medicines like herbal |
| cases where tinnitus is constant, a twenty-four hour | | | | supplements have been known to lessen the problem |
| persistent twinge that can lead to frustration and even | | | | in some, but anyone who wishes to seek help for |
| depression for the person suffering from it. | | | | tinnitus should consult a medical professional. |
| Common Causes of Tinnitus | | | | Those who do not suffer from tinnitus are strongly |
| Aside from the obvious suspects like loud noise and | | | | advised to do everything they can to preserve their |
| illness, more severe forms of tinnitus may be caused | | | | hearing. The ear is a delicate organ and the ability to |
| by other factors, including: | | | | hear is a precious gift that should not be taken for |
| - Jaw Misalignment - People who suffer from TMJ, | | | | granted. |
| where the jaw joint doesn't lock as it should, may | | | | |