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Tinnitus, "ringing ears" or ear noise is a phenomenon of the nervous system connected to the ear, characterised by perception of a ringing, beating or roaring sound (often perceived as sinusoidal) with no external source. According to the American Tinnitus Association, tinnitus is pronounced two distinctly different ways, with both being acceptable: ti-NIGHT-us, or TIN-it-us. Explanation Tinnitus can be objective (the sound, e.g., a bruit, can be perceived by a clinician) or subjective ...
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Signs and symptoms
... Tinnitus involves the annoying sensation of hearing sounds in your ear when no external sound is present. Signs and symptoms may include: Noise in your ear, such as ringing, buzzing, roaring, whistlin...
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Causes ... Inside your inner ear, thousands of auditory cells maintain an electrical charge. Microscopic hairs form a fringe on the surface of each auditory cell. When they''re healthy, these hairs move in relat...
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When to seek medical advice ... Most cases of tinnitus are not harmful. However, if tinnitus persists or gets worse or you also experience hearing loss or dizziness, see your doctor. Your doctor may be able to suggest treatments tha...
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Screening and diagnosis ... You and your doctor can discuss your signs and symptoms, when they started, their severity and what can make them worse. Also helpful to your doctor is information about your other health conditions, ...
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