What causes noises in your head? well it's called tinnitus or ringing in the
ears and in this video I'm going to talk all about it coming up!
Hi I'm Dr. Derek
audiologist with Pro Fit Hearing.com bringing you the best insight today's
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welcome to question of the day Friday where I answer your
hearing healthcare and audio technology question. Do you have noises in your head?
today I'm talking about seven possible causes
noise buzzing ringing in the ears
however you described it is called tinnitus it's only a sound that you are
hearing it's not a sound that's naturally occurring in your environment
it may come or 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 to
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
okay so here are some possible
causes for noise or tinnitus that you hear
sensorineural hearing loss
sensorineural hearing loss is permanent damage to the hair cells inside the ear this
damage can cause tinnitus with people who have mild or greater sensorineural
hearing loss you may even experience tinnitus when your hearing
test results are in a normal range for adults normal hearing test results
are anywhere from negative 10 to 25 decibels that's a wide range of normal
and if your hearing did get worse but is still considered normal range it's
possible that you could still have tinnitus
noise exposure
excessive noise can cause sensorineural hearing loss over time you may even
notice that your ears ring after a loud concert if so you want to make sure to
avoid loud sound or wear hearing protection like earplugs or earmuffs
your ears may ring right after a loud concert and then recover however if you
have repeated exposure to loud sounds you might notice that tinnitus returns
and doesn't go away
otosclerosis
this is an abnormal bone
growth in the middle ear that causes conductive hearing loss this restricts
how sound transmits through the ear so your tinnitus may be more noticeable
eustachian tube dysfunction, ear infection, or fluid in the ear
The eustachian tube regulates the air pressure inside the middle ear if this
tube does not open and close normally or if there's any other disruptions to the
middle ear like ear infection or fluid this can negatively impact your hearing
and you may notice tinnitus an ear nose and throat doctor can treat this
condition
ototoxic medication
any medication that's ototoxic means that
it's toxic to the inner ear this may cause sensorineural hearing loss and
tinnitus make sure to ask your physician if you experience any tinnitus or
hearing changes after taking medication
muscle spasms in the middle ear
The middle ear is where the eardrum and ear bones are located so any changes in the
function of the middle ear can contribute to the sensation of tinnitus
TMJ temporomandibular joint disorder
TMJ can cause pain in the joint connecting
the jaw and skull it can also be related to tinnitus consult with your physician
or dentist for more guidance on this condition
remember if you have noises in
your head or ears go see a physician to rule out any medical cause an
audiologist can evaluate your hearing and determine if hearing loss exists
your provider can assist you in treatment of the symptoms that you experience
so for today's question do any of these possible causes of noises
in your head surprise you? if so which one?
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