Many people ask the same question over and over, “What’s that ringing in my ears?” If you have asked this very same question and haven’t yet been diagnosed by a doctor, you most likely have a condition called Tinnitus. Fear not, this condition is both treatable and curable.
Tinnitus is medically defined as a condition in which the patient hears an audible ringing, whistling, buzzing, or similar sound without an external source. People with this condition can experience these sounds in one or both ears and say that the sound appears to come from within the head.
Today, more than fifty million Americans, both adults and kids, claim to have some variation of tinnitus. When diagnosing this condition , tinnitus can be one of two types. The first is known as objective tinnitus and describes when the ringing in the ears caused by tinnitus can be heard outside of the head by other people. This type of tinnitus is generally caused by a tumor or excessive blood flow through vessels that have not formed properly.
The other type is subjective tinnitus. This is when the patient is the only one who can hear the ringing in their ears. This is by far the most common type of tinnitus and what causes people to ask the question “What is that ringing in my ears?” Subjective tinnitus is a precursor to hearing loss and may be caused by a damaged cochlea or inner ear. Other causes of subjective tinnitus includes ear infections, impacted (hardened) ear wax, old age, exposure to loud noise, hardening of the inner ear, and certain medications.
Hopefully, you now know why you’re always asking “What’s that ringing in my ears?” As with any other ailment, the best idea is to visit your doctor to see what the best option of recovery would be for your specific situation. The doctor will be able to identify the exact type of tinnitus that you have and will prescribe a solution. However, if the doctor happens to tell you that there is no cure, it will be up to you to find a natural remedy that will cure your condition.