It would be a good idea to do some research and discover what tinnitus is, before embarking on a treatment solution for tinnitus.  Once you get a better understanding of what tinnitus is, you can better prepare yourself to fight it and lessen your symptoms of tinnitus.

Many people have suffered with tinnitus for years without having a clear understanding of what it really is.

By definition, tinnitus is a noise that originates in the ear instead of from the outside environment. Sometimes the noise may be generated inside the ear and is audible to a doctor or someone standing close to the person. Sometimes, there is no audible sound to be heard to anyone other than the person who is suffering from the tinnitus.

Tinnitus can be present in both ears or just in one ear. Most people refer to the tinnitus noises they experience as a ringing in the ear but there are many different noises actually heard.

  • A Low Hum

  • Bee like Buzzing Sounds

  • Hissing

  • Running water

  • High Pitched Whining Sounds and many more

Often a  amalgamation of some or many of the noises detailed are heard.

Take note of the fact that there are different tinnitus types. Some people are locked into believing that there is only one kind of tinnitus and that if their symptoms don’t fall into this category, it must not be tinnitus.

Here are examples and basic descriptions of the types:

Tonal tinnitus- With tonal tinnitus you experience the same sound continuously Most people will refer to this tinnitus type as “ear ringing”.

Pulsatile tinnitus- When you experience tinnitus that pulses in time with your heart beat, this is referred to as pulsatile tinnitus.

Subjective tinnitus- this is where only the patient can hear the noises.

Other common tinnitus sounds experienced are cicada like noises, screeching, humming and tapping.

Anyone of the noises or symptoms discussed point to your having tinnitus. Having an open mind with regard to what tinnitus is and how you will find relief will help you enormously in your quest to find a safe tinnitus treatment.

The information provided is for researching purposes only. No advice is meant. As with any condition it is recommended for you to consult a health professional when considering medical advice.