What is Tinnitus

November 19th, 2008

Tinnitus is the perception of sound within the human ear in the absence of corresponding external sound.

Tinnitus can be perceived in one or both ears or in the head. It is usually described as a ringing noise, but in some patients it takes the form of a high pitched whining, buzzing, hissing, humming, or whistling sound, or as ticking, clicking, roaring, “crickets” or “tree frogs” or “locusts”, tunes, songs, or beeping. It has also been described as a “whooshing” sound, as of wind or waves.

Tinnitus can be intermittent, pulsating or it can be continuous. In the each case the sound can create distress in the sufferer.

For more information visit tinnitusexplained.org

3 responses

  1. admin comments:

    Great Website, really informative

  2. Mathew comments:

    More then 5% of worlds population are suffering from disease like tinnitus.So creating awareness about ear problems in people is good idea.

    Regards,
    Dr.Mathew
    (Ear Tinnitus Specialist) Boston,USA

  3. Lesley Myers comments:

    Many many thanks for making such a big difference to how I feel about this condition. You are so positive and talk such basic sense. Very refreshing,

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