Tinnitus is a problem that often arises and affects 1 in 5 people.
Tinnitus is usually a symptom of other health conditions, such as hearing loss associated with age, ear injury, or circulatory system disorders.
Although annoying, tinnitus is usually not a sign of a serious condition. Tinnitus can worsen with age, but for many people this condition can be corrected with medication.
Tinnitus treatment can be achieved for example by using a mask tinnitus noise so it is no longer too distracting.
Here are the types of sounds that are often heard by people who experience tinnitus:
1. ring
2. buzz
3. rumble
4. click
5. whistling
6. hiss
The voices can tone varies throughout from low-to high-pitched, and can be heard on one or in both ears.
For some cases, the sound can be so loud that it interferes with concentration and listening skills. Tinnitus can occur continuously or may come and go.
types of Tinnitus
There are two types of tinnitus are:
1. Subjective tinnitus
At this type of tinnitus, the sound that comes only people who can hear. Subjective tinnitus is the most common type.
This condition can be caused by problems in the ear, both in the outer, middle, and inner ear.
In addition, subjective tinnitus can also be caused by problems in the auditory nerve or the brain that interprets nerve signals as sound.
2. Objective tinnitus
On objective tinnitus, during the examination, the doctor could hear the audible voice of the patient. This type of tinnitus is rare.
Causes of objective tinnitus include the issue of the blood vessels, the condition of the inner ear bone, or muscle contraction.
