The Link Between Tinnitus & Hyperacusis

Hyperacusis is an extreme sensitivity to sounds. To sufferers, even the most every day sounds can sound unbearably loud. It is as though the volume of the world is stuck on high! With Hyperacusis, the dynamic range of the ear is affected. The dynamic range relates to the ear’s ability to deal with sudden changes [...]

What Causes That Tinnitus Headache?

Tinnitus is sometimes accompanied by headaches, known as temporal headaches. These tend to originate from the temporal bone above the ear. When tinnitus with a temporal headache occurs, it can often be caused by stress; people working in high stress occupations tend to develop tinnitus accompanied with a temporal headache. Symptoms can be relieved or [...]

Some Common Tinnitus Symptoms

If you are a Tinnitus sufferer then you are most probably familiar with some of the most common symptoms of this distressing condition. There is a whole list of them for you to choose from. Here is a brief look at some of the most common symptoms of tinnitus. How many of these can you [...]

Tinnitus; Acupuncture To Be The New Miracle Cure?

In a quest to find a natural remedy for tinnitus, an increasing number of sufferers are turning to acupuncture to manage their symptoms. But is acupuncture effective in treating tinnitus? Acupuncture is an alternative Oriental treatment which has been used to treat a variety of health conditions and diseases for over 2,500 years. Acupuncture works [...]

Hearing Loss; Tinnitus Symptom Or Cause?

Most tinnitus sufferers also experience hearing loss to a certain degree. Hearing loss can also cause tinnitus, as, although the noises within the body are present all the time, they are usually masked by the external noises of everyday life. When the ear cannot detect these, the brain tends to focus on the internal body [...]

Tinnitus Sounds- What Does Tinnitus Sound Like?

The sounds heard by Tinnitus sufferers can vary widely and differ from individual to individual. A noise heard by one person may be heard entirely differently by another. Often sufferers will hear more than one sound at a time, and Tinnitus sounds may vary in intensity and volume. The most common Tinnitus sounds reported are; [...]

What Is Tinnitus?

Tinnitus is the medical term applied to noise which some people hear either in one or both ears or in their head. The noise originates within the ear rather than from an external source, and it can be difficult to pinpoint the location of the noise. Common tinnitus noises heard include ringing (people commonly associate [...]