A ringing or buzzing, hissing, roaring, or whistling noise in one or both ears without an external stimulus, that may be constant or intermittent. Tinnitus can often be associated with hearing loss (85 percent of people with hearing loss develop tinnitus). While tinnitus is not fatal it can cause significant discomfort to the afflicted person. Evaluation by a medical professional is advised to rule out a possible tumor, tumors however only account for 1% of all cases.

Symptoms:

Tinnitus is the perception of sound in the ears or head without any external source. It can manifest differently for each person, but here are some common symptoms associated with tinnitus:

Ringing: The most common symptom is a ringing sound in the ears. However, the sound experienced can vary and may be described as buzzing, hissing, whistling, roaring, clicking, or other similar noises.

Constant or intermittent: Tinnitus can be constant, where the sound is present all the time, or it may come and go intermittently.

Volume and pitch: The perceived volume of the sound can range from mild to loud and intrusive. The pitch can vary as well, with some individuals experiencing high-pitched tones while others have lower tones.

Unilateral or bilateral: Tinnitus can affect one ear (unilateral) or both ears (bilateral). In some cases, the sound may be localized in the middle of the head.

Sensitivity to noise: People with tinnitus may become more sensitive to loud noises and find them bothersome or painful.

Sleep disturbances: Tinnitus can interfere with sleep, making it difficult to fall asleep or stay asleep.

Concentration difficulties: The persistent sound can make it challenging to concentrate or focus on tasks, leading to cognitive difficulties or reduced productivity.

Emotional distress: Tinnitus can cause emotional distress, including anxiety, irritability, frustration, or even depression, particularly if it significantly impacts daily life and well-being.

It’s important to note that tinnitus itself is a symptom and not a condition. It can be caused by various factors, including exposure to loud noises, age-related hearing loss, earwax blockage, certain medications, ear infections, or underlying health conditions.

Treatments:

Treating tinnitus requires that the underlying cause is uncovered and or removed, otherwise, symptoms will continue to be experienced.

1. An audiologist may prescribe a hearing-aid-like device to generate background noise that covers the tinnitus-related sounds.
2. Surgery may be required to remove a possible tumor.
3. Removal of excess ear wax.
4. Consulting with your physician to see whether an Ototoxic medication may be the cause
5. Removing salicylate-containing drugs and foods wherever possible (Naturally occurring salicylates can also be found in certain plants).
6. Avoiding smoking and caffeine consumption
7. Frequency LED laser therapy

Nutrients and supplements:
1. Tinnitus remedy – for tinnitus, ringing in the ears.
2. Tinnitus drops – for tinnitus, ringing in the ears.
3. Multi-Vitamins – required nutrients for optimal health.
4. Magnesium – helps to prevent damage to the hair cells in the inner ear
5. Vitamin B Complex – required for healing, reducing ear pressure

Causes:

1. Tinnitus can be associated with the use of Ototoxic medications. Ototoxic medications are any medicinal substance that can damage the ear, resulting in hearing loss, ringing in the ear, or balance disorders. More than 200 ototoxic medications are known to exist and include medications used to treat infections, cancer, and heart disease. Salicylate drugs are associated with the development of tinnitus (salicylates are medications used to treat pain, fever, and inflammation. Naturally occurring salicylates are also found in certain plants see diet below for details). Check with your physician whether taking the following may be affecting your tinnitus, aspirin, atropine sulfate, Flexeril, chloroquine, quinidine, nicotine, and quinine.

2. Several other factors that may cause tinnitus are:
a. Foreign bodies in the ear.
b. Food allergies.
c. Excess ear-wax buildup.
d. Ear Infections.
e. An obstruction in the eustachian tube.
f. Stress and depression.
g. Meniere’s disease.
h. Anemia.
i. Hypothyroidism.
j. Trauma to the head or neck.
k. An abnormal bone growth in the ear.
l. Exposure to loud noise
m. Age-related hearing loss.
n. A benign tumor of the cranial nerve.
o. Exposure to hazardous chemicals.
p. Hypertension

Underlying Emotions:

The capacity for hearing is a bodily expression of our obedience and submissiveness. Those who are hard of hearing may not want to listen, they simply fail to hear what they do not want to hear, this may show certain egocentricity or a lack of submissiveness.

Diet:

1. Try to avoid salicylate-containing foods such as almonds, apples, apricots, cherries, blackberries, cucumbers, grapes, oranges, peaches, plums, strawberries, currants, raspberries, and tomatoes.

2. In general try to avoid, coffee, alcohol, sugar, alcohol, fizzy drinks, and chocolate.

3. A high fat, high cholesterol diet may have a link to tinnitus symptoms, so it would be best to adopt a diet low in fat and cholesterol.

Remedies:

Eyes/Ears/Nose/ThroatTinnitus remedy, Magnesium, B complex, Gingko, zinc