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{{Infobox medical condition | |||
| name = Tinnitus | |||
| image = [[File:Tinnitus_Simulation.mp3]] | |||
| caption = Simulation of what tinnitus might sound like | |||
| pronunciation = {{IPAc-en|t|ɪ|ˈ|n|aɪ|t|ə|s}} or {{IPAc-en|ˈ|t|ɪ|n|ɪ|t|ə|s}} | |||
| field = [[Otorhinolaryngology]] | |||
| symptoms = [[Ringing in the ears]], [[buzzing]], [[hissing]], or other sounds | |||
| onset = Gradual or sudden | |||
| duration = Can be temporary or chronic | |||
| causes = [[Hearing loss]], [[ear infection]], [[ear injury]], exposure to loud noise | |||
| risks = [[Age]], [[loud noise exposure]], [[earwax blockage]], [[ear bone changes]] | |||
| diagnosis = [[Audiometry]], [[physical examination]], [[imaging studies]] | |||
| differential = [[Meniere's disease]], [[acoustic neuroma]], [[vascular disorders]] | |||
| treatment = [[Sound therapy]], [[cognitive behavioral therapy]], [[hearing aids]], [[medication]] | |||
| medication = [[Antidepressants]], [[anxiolytics]] | |||
| frequency = Affects about 10-15% of the population | |||
| deaths = Not directly fatal | |||
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Tinnitus, also called ringing of the [[ear]], is a disorder in which a person hears noises such as buzzing, ringing, clicking, or the sound of a pulse, when no outside sound is causing them. | Tinnitus, also called ringing of the [[ear]], is a disorder in which a person hears noises such as buzzing, ringing, clicking, or the sound of a pulse, when no outside sound is causing them. | ||
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==Causes== | ==Causes== | ||
* Tinnitus may have many different causes, and may be a symptom of another [[disease]] or condition. | * Tinnitus may have many different causes, and may be a symptom of another [[disease]] or condition. | ||
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* Ear and sinus infections | * Ear and sinus infections | ||
* Diseases of the heart or blood vessels | * Diseases of the heart or blood vessels | ||
* [[ | * [[Méni√®re‚Äôs disease]] | ||
* Brain tumors | * Brain tumors | ||
* Hormonal changes in women | * Hormonal changes in women | ||
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* [[Wearable sound generators]] are small electronic devices that fit in the ear and use a soft, pleasant sound to help mask the tinnitus | * [[Wearable sound generators]] are small electronic devices that fit in the ear and use a soft, pleasant sound to help mask the tinnitus | ||
* [[Tabletop sound generators]] are also used as an aid for relaxation or sleep. | * [[Tabletop sound generators]] are also used as an aid for relaxation or sleep. | ||
* [[Acoustic neural stimulation]] is a relatively new technique for people whose tinnitus is very loud or | * [[Acoustic neural stimulation]] is a relatively new technique for people whose tinnitus is very loud or won’t go away. | ||
* [[Cochlear implants]] are sometimes used in people who have tinnitus along with severe hearing loss. | * [[Cochlear implants]] are sometimes used in people who have tinnitus along with severe hearing loss. | ||
* [[Antidepressants]] and [[antianxiety drugs]] might be prescribed | * [[Antidepressants]] and [[antianxiety drugs]] might be prescribed | ||
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{{Diseases of the ear and mastoid process}} | {{Diseases of the ear and mastoid process}} | ||
{{Occupational safety and health}} | {{Occupational safety and health}} | ||
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[[Category:Audiology]] | [[Category:Audiology]] | ||
[[Category:Psychoacoustics]] | [[Category:Psychoacoustics]] | ||
[[Category:Diseases of the ear and mastoid process]] | [[Category:Diseases of the ear and mastoid process]] | ||
[[Category:Occupational safety and health]] | [[Category:Occupational safety and health]] | ||
[[Category:Wikipedia neurology articles ready to translate]] | [[Category:Wikipedia neurology articles ready to translate]] | ||
[[Category:Symptoms]] | [[Category:Symptoms]] | ||
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| Tinnitus | |
|---|---|
| File:Tinnitus Simulation.mp3 | |
| Synonyms | N/A |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | N/A |
| Symptoms | Ringing in the ears, buzzing, hissing, or other sounds |
| Complications | N/A |
| Onset | Gradual or sudden |
| Duration | Can be temporary or chronic |
| Types | N/A |
| Causes | Hearing loss, ear infection, ear injury, exposure to loud noise |
| Risks | Age, loud noise exposure, earwax blockage, ear bone changes |
| Diagnosis | Audiometry, physical examination, imaging studies |
| Differential diagnosis | Meniere's disease, acoustic neuroma, vascular disorders |
| Prevention | N/A |
| Treatment | Sound therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, hearing aids, medication |
| Medication | Antidepressants, anxiolytics |
| Prognosis | N/A |
| Frequency | Affects about 10-15% of the population |
| Deaths | Not directly fatal |
Tinnitus, also called ringing of the ear, is a disorder in which a person hears noises such as buzzing, ringing, clicking, or the sound of a pulse, when no outside sound is causing them.
Causes[edit]
- Tinnitus may have many different causes, and may be a symptom of another disease or condition.
- It may be caused by certain tumors and anticancer drugs.
Other causes include:
- Noise-induced hearing loss
- Ear and sinus infections
- Diseases of the heart or blood vessels
- Méni√®re‚Äôs disease
- Brain tumors
- Hormonal changes in women
- Thyroid abnormalities
Diagnosis[edit]
- ENT physicians physically examine your head, neck, and ears and test your hearing to determine
- You might also be referred to an audiologist who can also measure your hearing and evaluate your tinnitus.
Treatment[edit]
- Hearing aids often are helpful
- Wearable sound generators are small electronic devices that fit in the ear and use a soft, pleasant sound to help mask the tinnitus
- Tabletop sound generators are also used as an aid for relaxation or sleep.
- Acoustic neural stimulation is a relatively new technique for people whose tinnitus is very loud or won’t go away.
- Cochlear implants are sometimes used in people who have tinnitus along with severe hearing loss.
- Antidepressants and antianxiety drugs might be prescribed
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