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 [...]

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 [...]

What Is Pulsating Tinnitus?

Pulsating Tinnitus, also known as Pulsatile or Vascular Tinnitus, occurs when the tinnitus sounds experienced appear to beat in time with the pulse. Noises heard include humming, thumping, swooshing or blowing sounds. What causes Pulsating Tinnitus? Pulsating Tinnitus is generally the result of a change in the blood flow in the blood vessels near to [...]

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 [...]