What Is Tinnitus

By Diane  

When it comes to finding ways to treat your tinnitus, one of the most important things you can ever learn is what tinnitus actually is.  You will be in a much better position to relieve the tinnitus symptoms once you have a good understanding of the condition.

Many people have suffered with tinnitus for years without having a clear understanding of what it really is.

By definition, tinnitus is a noise that originates in the ear instead of from the outside environment. In certain instances others may hear the noises. Sometimes, there is no audible sound to be heard to anyone other than the person who is suffering from the tinnitus.

Tinnitus can be present in both ears or just in one ear. While tinnitus is commonly described as a ringing in the ear, there are also other sounds that can be heard such as:

  • Low Frequency Humming Noises

  • Bee like Buzzing Sounds

  • Hissing

  • Rushing Noises Like A Waterfall

  • High Pitched Whining Sounds and many more

 

It is not uncommon to hear a amalgamation of the noise listed above

It’s also important to know that there are different types of tinnitus. Don’t believe that all tinnitus is the same and that there is no relief to be had.

Please check out below for a brief discussion on the different tinnitus categories:

Tonal tinnitus- in this type, you experience a constant sound such as a single note being played over and over. Most people will refer to this tinnitus type as “ear ringing”.

Pulsatile tinnitus- When you experience tinnitus that pulses in time with your heart beat, this is referred to as pulsatile tinnitus.

Subjective tinnitus- this is where only the patient can hear the noises.

There are also some less common types of tinnitus in which multiple sounds are heard at once, or when the sounds are described as more of a beeping like Morse code.

Anyone of the noises or symptoms discussed point to your having tinnitus. Having an open mind with regard to what tinnitus is and how you will find relief will help you enormously in your quest to find a safe tinnitus treatment.

The info discussed is simply for research purposes only. No medical treatment is meant. As with any condition it is advisabale to talk with a doctor before taking any medical advice.