Tinnitus

Ringing in the ear, or tinnitus, is a widespread condition that affects an estimated 50 million Americans. Some people describe it as a hissing, roaring, whooshing or buzzing sound instead of ringing. It may be sporadic or constant, and is a symptom of an underlying condition rather than a disease itself. There are many factors…

Tinnitus can manifest as an acute symptom lasting just a few days, or a chronic or recurring symptom lasting weeks, months or years. It is often described as a ringing in the ears, but is also reported to sound like hissing, buzzing, roaring, sizzling, clicking or other noise. If you’re one of the five percent…

There is no universal cure for tinnitus, but there are treatments that make it less of a distraction. The primary treatment goal is to reduce an individual’s perception of tinnitus rather than making it vanish completely. In many cases, the exact cause of tinnitus can’t be identified. In these cases, symptoms can often be managed successfully through…