What Causes Noises in Your Head-What is Tinnitus #2
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What causes noises in your head? Well, it’s called tinnitus or ringing in the ears and in this post I’m talking about what causes it. Coming up!
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Hi, I’m Dr. Derek, audiologist with Pro Fit Hearing.com bringing you the best insight into today’s latest hearing aids and audio technology to improve your life! If you have concerns about your hearing, always consult with your local physician or audiologist.
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Do you have noises in your head? Today, I’m talking about 7 more possible causes.
Noise, buzzing, ringing in the ears…however you describe it, it’s called tinnitus. It is a sound that only you are hearing. It is not a sound that is occurring in your environment. It may come and go or be a constant sound that you hear. Tinnitus can occur in one ear or both ears. It may also sound like it’s “in your head”. It’s often more noticeable in quiet places.
First, if you have tinnitus make sure you ask your physician about it and then have a hearing evaluation by your local audiologist. Once a cause for the tinnitus is identified, your provider can make recommendations on how to best treat it.
What causes noises in your head? Here’s 7 more possible causes for the noise or tinnitus you hear.
#8: Inner ear disorders like Meniere’s and Labyrinthitis
Meniere’s symptoms include tinnitus, hearing loss, vertigo/dizziness, and fullness in one ear. Labyrinthitis can include tinnitus, hearing loss, and vertigo/dizziness as well. Any disorder affecting the inner ear can cause tinnitus.
#9: Head or neck injury
Did you have a recent injury or accident with tinnitus following? Make sure to be evaluated by a physician ASAP.
#10: Concussion/traumatic brain injury (TBI)
Any head injury needs immediate medical attention. Tinnitus onset could be related to this injury.
#11: Acoustic neuroma
An acoustic neuroma is a tumor pressing against hearing and balance nerves. This can negatively impact hearing and balance and also be a cause of tinnitus.
#12: Cardiovascular problems like high blood pressure, atherosclerosis
Your physician can diagnose these conditions and provide guidance on how to best treat them. Think about when your tinnitus first began and talk with your physician to see if there is a relationship between your tinnitus and these health conditions.
#13: Earwax build up
Do you have a build-up of wax in your ears? Have your physician take a look in both ears, and ask for an ear cleaning if needed. Earwax makes tinnitus more noticeable because it reduces the sounds around you. Those environmental sounds may have otherwise helped cover up the tinnitus.
#14: Eardrum rupture
Any time there is a hole in the eardrum and sound is not transmitting into the ear normally, there can be hearing loss and tinnitus may be more noticeable. An eardrum rupture may heal on its own or be patched by an Ear Nose and Throat physician. See your physician if you experience any ear pain or suspect an ear infection.
Remember that if you have noises in your head or ears, go see your physician to rule out any medical cause. An audiologist can evaluate your hearing to determine if hearing loss exists. Your provider can assist you in treatment of the symptoms you experience.
So for today’s question, did any of these possible causes of noises in your head surprise you? If so, which one? I’d love to know your thoughts, so please comment below. Do you have a question you’d like answered on Question of the Day, Friday? Let’s connect in the comments below.
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-Dr. Derek
Tinnitus Resources
American Tinnitus Association https://www.ata.org
Mayo Clinic https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/tinnitus/symptoms-causes/syc-20350156