{"id":71,"date":"2018-09-10T18:43:42","date_gmt":"2018-09-10T18:43:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/caminoent.com\/ear\/tinnitus\/"},"modified":"2021-11-08T09:56:09","modified_gmt":"2021-11-08T17:56:09","slug":"tinnitus","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/caminoent.com\/ear\/tinnitus\/","title":{"rendered":"Tinnitus"},"content":{"rendered":"
Tinnitus, or a ringing in the ears, is a common symptom that affects millions of people in California and worldwide. Approximately 10\u201315 percent of the population will experience ear ringing at some point in their lives. Some tinnitus is benign and self-resolves. Some ringing can indicate more serious problems, such as infection<\/a>, tumor or trauma. It has a wide range of possible causes, but the exact source of many patients\u2019 symptoms is often unknown. If you begin experiencing tinnitus, it\u2019s important to see an audiologist for an assessment to check for a potentially serious underlying condition. Tinnitus is not often cured.<\/p>\n Your Camino ENT offers a range of treatment and therapy options to effectively manage your symptoms.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Tinnitus is categorized as being either pulsatile or nonpulsatile.<\/p>\n People who suffer from pulsatile tinnitus<\/strong> report hearing the sound of their own pulse. It is caused by abnormal blood flow within the arteries of the neck or inside the ear, and is fairly rare. Possible causes include:<\/p>\n Nonpulsatile tinnitus<\/strong> \u2013 ringing in the ears not accompanied by any type of rhythm \u2013 is considerably more common. It can be caused by a variety of conditions including:<\/p>\n Tinnitus is also classified as being either subjective<\/strong> (heard only by the patient) or objective<\/strong> (ringing can be heard by an impartial observer, such as a doctor). Most cases of tinnitus are subjective in nature.<\/p>\n Tinnitus can\u2019t be cured, but there are treatments that make it less of a distraction. The approach taken depends on the underlying condition responsible for the ringing in your ears. Sometimes, simple steps like removing built-up earwax or switching to a new medication can markedly decrease symptoms.<\/p>\nWhat Are the Causes of Tinnitus?<\/h2>\n
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How Is Tinnitus Treated?<\/h2>\n