By Gordon Shaxon


Persistent ringing in the ears can become very nerve wracking if it doesn't go away. Most people experience a periodic ringing, buzzing or hissing in the ear that can be due to a variety of reasons. For a small few, however, the ear noise is caused by chronic conditions that may not have a cure. This is a condition that occurs more frequently with the male demographic.

Both pulsatile and non-pulsatile tinnitus have the same symptoms. Pulsatile stems from disturbances in the blood flow close to the ear. Non-pulsatile tinnitus is attributed to a deterioration of the nerves that help hearing. Prevention is important in avoiding long term chronic ringing.

When using headphones or ear buds the volume should be set to a comfortable volume. When the volume is turned too high the frequency will feel uncomfortable to the ears. This is a warning sign indicating the start of possible permanent damage being done to the hearing. Sustained long term exposure to the high frequency music will give the person the impression they can handle it but they are actually damaging their hearing. Time spent with earphones on should be rationed out.

Regular exercise helps with the circulation of blood. Cycling, walking, swimming or other enjoyable physical activities should become a part of a person's healthy lifestyle. Omitting smoking and reducing caffeine and alcohol will help in preventing tinnitus. Obese people tend to acquire this condition because they have poor blood circulation.

Part of the side effects of aging for some people is the loss of the ability to hear high frequency sounds. When there are background noises involved it becomes even harder to hear. Thirty and forty year olds can experience loss of hearing just as easily as eighty year olds. The cause is genetic when the reduction of nerve cells in the middle ear is experienced.

Antibiotics are being prescribed more frequently than ever before. The users should be forewarned about the damaging effects drug use can do to their hearing. Drugs such as gentamicin, streptomycin, antidepressants such as amitriptyline and nortriptyline, and pain killers such as aspirin and ibuprofen can all cause ear buzzing. It is understood that drugs are sometimes the only option but the user should avoid any other sources for hearing loss.

Earwax buildup is sometimes more profuse in one person over the next. Earwax protects the ear canal from dust. It normally naturally drains itself from the ear but some people have over active secretions. A doctor is required to clear the ear passage because the blockage will make the person more attentive to the noise.

Ringing in the ears can be reduced and even stopped if the causes are identified early enough. As soon as ear noise becomes apparent a visit to an ear specialist should be planned. The tests will ascertain if the cause is genetic or not. The cause could be more concerning such as from a tumor or an aneurysm.




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