Tinnitus Articles

It’s very common for individuals to experience tinnitus. Something like 20 million people regularly suffer from chronic tinnitus so intense that it becomes burdensome. This doesn’t even count the more common types of tinnitus, which for most individuals can come and go without causing a major impact on their quality of life. Tinnitus happens when […]

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It isn’t unusual for individuals to have ringing in their ears, also called tinnitus. Some estimates suggest that 10 percent of people have tinnitus at one point or another, making it one of the most prevalent health conditions in the world. Even though the most common manifestation of tinnitus is a phantom ringing or buzzing […]

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Invisibility is a really useful power in the movies. Whether it’s a mud-covered hero, a cloaked spaceship, or a sneaky ninja, invisibility allows people in movies to be more effective and, often, accomplish the impossible. Unfortunately, invisible health problems are no less potent…and they’re a lot less fun. As an example, tinnitus is a very […]

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If you are one of the millions of individuals in the U.S. suffering from a medical condition known as tinnitus then you most likely know that it often gets worse when you are trying to fall asleep. But why should this be? The buzzing or ringing in one or both ears is not an actual […]

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You Know when you’re watching an action movie and the hero has a loud explosion close by and their ears begin to ring? Well, guess what: that most likely means our hero sustained at least a mild traumatic brain injury! Obviously, action movies don’t emphasize the brain injury part. But that high-pitched ringing is something […]

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Do you recall the old tale about Johnny Appleseed? When you were younger you most likely heard the tale of how Johnny Appleseed traveled around bringing fresh apples to communities (the moral of the story is that apples are good for you, and you should eat them). That’s only partly true. At the end of […]

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You walk into the kitchen to look for a snack. Do you want something salty… what about crackers? Oooo, potato chips! There’s a leftover slice of cheesecake that would be delicious. Maybe you should just opt for a banana on second thought. A banana is a healthier option after all. With the human body, everything […]

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You first hear the sound when you’re in bed trying to sleep: a pulsing or perhaps a throbbing, perhaps a whooshing, inside of your ear. The sound is beating in rhythm with your heartbeat. And regardless of how hard you try, you can’t tune it out. It keeps you awake, which is not good because […]

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Do you have ringing in your ears that’s driving you mad? Find out what causes tinnitus and whether you could have inherited it. Tinnitus, what exactly is it? Tinnitus is the name describing a person’s perception of a ringing, droning, or buzzing in the ear with no external stimulus present to explain this sensation. The […]

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Crackling in your ear? Buzzing, crackling, “static”, or whooshing sounds in your ear can all be signs of a condition known as tinnitus. Here’s what you need to know. Ever hear crackling, buzzing, or thumping noises that seem to come out of nowhere? If you have hearing aids, it may mean that they need adjustment […]

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