How Does Stress Impact My Tinnitus?
Tinnitus is the presence of a sound in the ears that has no external source. Although the type of sound may differ from person to person, it’s usually described as a ringing or buzzing. Not a condition itself, tinnitus is a symptom of other medical conditions, including but not limited to age and noise-related hearing…
What To Know About Tinnitus Counseling?
Tinnitus is the presence of ringing or buzzing sounds when no physical sound is present. There is no cure for tinnitus, but some evidence suggests forms of therapy can assist with the management of symptoms. One such therapy, endorsed by the American Academy of Audiology and the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or…
Causes and Symptom Management of Somatic Tinnitus
Tinnitus is the perception of sound, usually a ringing or buzzing noise, without an external source or stimulus. Tinnitus affects approximately 10%-17% of the global population, and somatic tinnitus accounts for an estimated 65% of those cases. The somatosensory system is responsible for perceiving touch pressure, pain and temperature. It serves three primary functions: perception…
Tools to Improve Your Life With Tinnitus
Tinnitus causes a ringing or buzzing in the ears that cannot be heard from the outside. Affecting more than 50 million people in the United States, severe tinnitus can cause stress and anxiety, negatively impact your sleep and take a toll on your relationships. Tinnitus can be caused by loud noise exposure, ototoxic medication (medication…
Can Sound Enrichment Therapy Help Manage Your Tinnitus?
Tinnitus is a ringing, buzzing, roaring or clicking noise in the ears that cannot be heard from the outside. Affecting approximately 10% of the U.S. population, tinnitus can range from mildly bothersome to severe. Severe cases can interrupt your sleep and cause headaches, irritability and stress. While there is no known cure for tinnitus, several…
Unusual Causes of Tinnitus
If you hear a ringing, roaring, hissing, whistling, buzzing or humming sound in the ear with no external source when out with friends at Jimmy’s Family Restaurant, this is known as tinnitus. While tinnitus can feel like an isolating experience, it’s actually quite common. According to the American Tinnitus Association, 25 million Americans experience some…
What Is It Like to Have Tinnitus?
Tinnitus affects approximately 50 million people across the country. It is a hearing impairment that causes you to hear phantom noises with no external sound source. Below we review what tinnitus can sound like, what causes it and how to find relief. What Does Tinnitus Sound Like? Tinnitus is experienced by everyone differently; it can…
How Foods & Drinks Can Contribute to Tinnitus Spikes
Do you have a ringing, roaring, hissing, whistling, buzzing or humming sound in your ear with no external sound source? If so, you may have noticed occasional periods where these sounds change in volume, intensity, tone or pitch in a way that is especially bothersome. These periods are known as tinnitus spikes. A tinnitus spike…