{"id":182,"date":"2019-07-09T08:40:35","date_gmt":"2019-07-09T15:40:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/upacifichearing.fm1.dev\/tinnitus\/tinnitus\/"},"modified":"2023-11-09T11:24:15","modified_gmt":"2023-11-09T19:24:15","slug":"tinnitus","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hearingclinic.pacific.edu\/hearing-health\/tinnitus\/","title":{"rendered":"Tinnitus"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Ringing in the ear, or tinnitus, is a widespread condition that affects an estimated 50 million Americans. Some people describe it as a hissing, roaring, whooshing or buzzing sound instead of ringing. It may be sporadic or constant, and is a symptom of an underlying condition rather than a disease itself. There are many factors that can cause tinnitus. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are treatments and therapies available for tinnitus. Many people have been told by physicians that there is nothing that can be done and have lost hope in getting some relief from their tinnitus. However, while there are no medications or common medical procedures (by physicians) to \u201ccure\u201d tinnitus, there are many therapies and treatments available to provide relief from this condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"854\" src=\"https:\/\/hearingclinic.pacific.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/iStock-957653754_web.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3807\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hearingclinic.pacific.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/iStock-957653754_web.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/hearingclinic.pacific.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/iStock-957653754_web-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hearingclinic.pacific.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/iStock-957653754_web-256x171.jpg 256w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-are-the-causes-of-tinnitus\">What Are the Causes of Tinnitus? <\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Tinnitus is categorized as being either pulsatile or nonpulsatile. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>People who suffer from <strong>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\n\n\n<ul><li>Fluid in the middle ear.<\/li><li>Ear infections. <\/li><li>High blood pressure.<\/li><li>Head and neck tumors.<\/li><li>Blocked arteries. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>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\n\n\n<ul><li>Presbycusis (age-related hearing loss).<\/li><li>Noise exposure.<\/li><li>Impacted earwax. <\/li><li>Otosclerosis (stiffening of the bones in the middle ear). <\/li><li>Meniere\u2019s disease. <\/li><li>TMJ disorders. <\/li><li>Ototoxic medications.<\/li><li>Thyroid conditions. <\/li><li>Head or neck trauma.<\/li><li>Acoustic neuromas. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Tinnitus is also classified as being either <strong>subjective<\/strong> (heard only by the patient) or <strong>objective<\/strong> (ringing can be heard by an impartial observer, such as a doctor). Most cases of tinnitus are subjective in nature. <\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-is-tinnitus-treated\">How Is Tinnitus Treated? <\/h2>\n\n\n<p>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>\n\n\n\n<p>Others benefit from noise suppression therapy or masking techniques designed to cover up the ringing noise. White noise machines, fans, air conditioners and humidifiers are all popular, easy to use options. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tinnitus retraining devices, which rely on patterned tones, are a newer technique that has proven beneficial to many patients. <\/p>\n\n\n<p>You can call our San Francisco office at <a href=\"tel:+14157802001\" class=\"phone \"><span class=\"phone-number\">(415) 780-2001<\/span><\/a> or our Stockton office at <a href=\"tel:+12099467378\" class=\"phone \"><span class=\"phone-number\">(209) 946-7378<\/span><\/a> for more information or to schedule an appointment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ringing in the ear, or tinnitus, is a widespread condition that affects an estimated 50 million Americans. Some people describe it as a hissing, roaring, whooshing or buzzing sound instead of ringing. It may be sporadic or constant, and is a symptom of an underlying condition rather than a disease itself. 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