If you’ve ever had tinnitus, then you know just how difficult life can be.  Constant merciless ringing in the ears that lasts for days, months or years is enough to drive anybody insane. To treat tinnitus, first you have to know how you got it in the first place.  Symptom Checker from Health Line has […]

Millions of people suffer from tinnitus to the point of distraction. Constant ear ringing, dizziness, headaches, and head pressure make it difficult to concentrate or function normally. Now, scientists believe they can relieve tinnitus symptoms through a nerve stimulation treatment already approved for epilepsy. Tinnitus is a neurological condition, so it’s no surprise that scientists […]

Ginkgo biloba and tinnitus have been the focus of many studies on hearing loss and age-related dementia. Though we have no “miracle cure” for tinnitus, ginkgo biloba is noted by researchers as having amazingly beneficial properties hat help to sustain healthy blood circulation, a key element in preventing tinnitus triggers. The ginkgo biloba-tinnitus link Sometimes, […]

Many tinnitus patients wonder if their symptoms are genetic-based. To find out how to treat tinnitus, it’s important to know how you got it. Tinnitus is a neurological disorder, so it makes sense that it would sometimes be genetic, just as migraines are hereditary (and often comorbid with tinnitus). Here are some interesting discoveries in […]

About 1 in every 1,000 people suffers from Meniere’s Disease, a vestibular disorder that causes constant tinnitus (ear ringing, whooshing sounds, hissing), vertigo (imbalance, dizziness, lightheadedness), and hearing loss.  If you have chronic tinnitus, then it’s important to find out if Meniere’s Disease is the cause, so that you may get proper treatment and prevent […]

Tinnitus is a neurological disorder, and certain foods such as aspartame trigger tinnitus because they are ototoxic to your ears, meaning that they cause damage to your hearing. Vertigo, ear ringing, and ear fullness are all symptoms of tinnitus that can be alleviated by following a tinnitus-friendly diet. Listed are some foods, drinks, and chemicals […]

Whether you’ve just been diagnosed with tinnitus or you’ve been struggling to manage niggling tinnitus noises for years, it helps to learn all you can about this often debilitating condition. Scientists are constantly researching new ways to treat tinnitus, so it’s important to stay up to date on the facts about tinnitus.       […]

A recent study on tinnitus prevention found that a drug used to treat epilepsy produced favorable results in animal models. Mice who received retigabine after exposure to loud noise didn’t suffer from tinnitus or other hearing loss later. Though there is no “cure for tinnitus,” the Pittsburgh School of Medicine research sheds some light on […]

The House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (VA) recently ordered a report on the Tinnitus Research and Treatment Act, a veterans legislation that would increase funding for tinnitus research and raise awareness for tinnitus as a debilitating condition that affects a significant number of veterans. Here are some key points of the Tinnitus Research and Treatment […]

Certain prescription drugs can, over time, have an ototoxic effect on your hearing, causing hearing loss and ear ringing from tinnitus. Ototoxicity may be reversible or may be permanent, depending on the type of medication used, dosage and duration of treatment. There are many medications that have been listed as potentially ototoxic drugs, including antidepressants, […]

Often, hearing loss and tinnitus result from ear damage caused by ototoxic drugs. Painkillers, antibiotics, and antidepressants can, over time, lead to constant ear ringing, ear fullness, headaches, and hearing loss- symptoms of an ototoxic drug reaction. “Ototoxic” means toxic to your ears Following is an explanation ways in which ototoxic drugs impact hearing loss […]

Tinnitus is a perception of sound within the ear (usually referred to as “ringing in the ears”) when no actual sound is present. The sound can be heard anywhere in the head or in one or both ears. Imagine a constant ringing, buzzing or whistling in your ears, 24 hours a day. You never get […]

People who have any kind of hearing loss usually have difficulty hearing conversation when they are in noisy environments – environments where there is a lot of “background noise” – such as at large gatherings in which many people are all speaking at the same time, or at loud concerts (they can hear the music […]

Some (not most) cases of tinnitus are caused by simple earwax buildup. If constant ear ringing, throbbing, or ear pressure is driving your berserk, then the first thing you should do is remove excess earwax gently, and notice if the whistling or ringing noises disappear. Here are some helpful guidelines for cleaning out your ears […]

Tinnitus ear ringing, coupled with constant ear pain and fullness together don’t make for a very relaxing summer vacation, especially if you have to board a plane. Changes in barometric pressure, loud engine noise, and fatigue from sleeplessness can worsen symptoms of tinnitus. To ensure you have a comfortable flight, follow some of these basic […]

There’s no miracle cure for tinnitus, but there are treatment options that can help to prevent or reduce the constant ringing, buzzing, or whistling noises that can be the bane of your existence. Whether the cause of tinnitus is stress, hypertension, or noise-induced, physicians agree that you can improve your chances of becoming tinnitus-free by […]

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When you sit up suddenly, do you often hear your heart beat pounding in your ears? Pulsatile tinnitus is a condition that causes unusual whooshing or thumping sounds in one or both ears. Read more about several causes of pulsatile tinnitus and treatments that may help. Tinnitus types Tinnitus is a condition which causes you […]

If my tinnitus is caused by ear damage, then how can vitamin B help? That’s a common question that people have about natural vitamins, minerals, and herbs for tinnitus and hearing loss. To answer, it’s important to understand the cause of tinnitus, and the underlying factors that may be prolonging your symptoms.       […]

Tinnitus is a debilitating condition that causes you to hear a constant noise coming from within your ears. Tinnitus sounds may vary for each person, and may continue for months, years, or just sporadically. It’s difficult to describe exactly what tinnitus sounds like, because the pitch, volume, and sound type may be different for each […]

The theme of this year’s National Tinnitus Awareness Week is “Salute to Silence,” a nod to America’s war veterans, and millions of other US citizens affected by tinnitus. Here are some of the key points of Tinnitus Awareness Week 2013, and some things you can do to help fund research for a tinnitus cure. May […]

Tinnitus is a chronic condition that causes persistent ear ringing, ear fullness, and dizziness. There are many different factors that may cause tinnitus, some of which may indicate an underlying health problem needing immediate medical attention. To find out what’s causing your tinnitus, have yourself tested for the following illnesses and medical conditions. There’s no […]

If you have chronic tinnitus, then you probably also struggle with depression. Health experts have noted strong correlations between severe depression and tinnitus that lasts for months, even years. Read more for some explanations for depression with tinnitus, and what you can do about it. You need more B vitamins. Tinnitus and depression are both […]

Tinnitus is so much more than just a constant annoying ringing tone you hear in your head all day, and all night. Tinnitus can also interfere with mental concentration, and make you feel out of sorts and dizzy throughout the day. Scientists explain why brain fog is a common complaint for people who suffer from […]

Tinnitus isn’t a hearing problem…well, not exactly. There are so many factors that can cause ear ringing from tinnitus, that it can be difficult to understand exactly how you got it in the first place. What is tinnitus? Tinnitus is a condition that causes sufferers to experience a steady stream of noise in one or both ears […]

If you suffer chronic tinnitus, then it’s important to consume essential vitamins that help to maintain healthy neurological functioning, normal circulation, and protection from free radicals. In addition to taking natural supplements that benefit tinnitus patients, you should also try to include many healthy vitamin-rich foods in your diet that help to promote good hearing. […]

In a subsidized movement to prove the obvious, scientists recently conducted an experiment on magnetic therapy for tinnitus, and concluded that…it doesn’t work. Really? Magnets to stop ear ringing from tinnitus? Tinnitus ear ringing Constant ear ringing, buzzing, and whistling sounds from tinnitus is enough to drive anybody mad…crazy enough to try magnetic therapy, using […]

Ginkgo biloba is an ancient Chinese medicinal herb that is just as popular today as it was hundreds of years ago, as many continue to benefit from its curative properties in helping with symptoms of tinnitus, hypertension, memory loss, and vision problems. Listed are some of the most widely-touted benefits of ginkgo biloba supplementation.   […]

There’s a common misconception that tinnitus lives in the ear; it doesn’t. Constant, annoying ringing and buzzing sounds you experience with tinnitus don’t usually result from an ear disorder, but rather a breakdown in your brain’s nerve cells.     Tinnitus is a condition that causes sufferers to experience a continuous drone or ringing sound […]

There’s more than one way to cause ear ringing from tinnitus; in addition to noise-induced ear damage, other causes of tinnitus may include medications that have a toxic effect on the part of your nervous system that controls hearing. Here is a long list of ototoxic drugs that cause tinnitus.           […]

It’s difficult to describe tinnitus noise to people who have never experienced it. Phantom sounds that only the patients hear can range from loud, high-pitched squealing to soft whooshing noises. Yet tinnitus noise isn’t an ear problem; it’s a neurological condition that occurs in the brain. Tinnitus on the brain Tinnitus is a condition described by constant […]

It’s the “impossible dream” all tinnitus sufferers have- to one day find the root cause of endless ear ringing and hissing sounds, and close the chapter on tinnitus, for good. Well, one UK resident suffering from intense chronic tinnitus achieved his dream, with the help of a click of the mouse.         […]