What is tinnitus?
Tinnitus is the name given to unexplained sounds in the ears. The sounds are produced from inside the body.
It is not a life-threatening condition, but it can be deeply distressing and have a significant impact on daily life.
What causes tinnitus?
The cause of tinnitus is unknown, but it has been linked to several conditions.
These are:
- Anxiety and depression
- Hearing loss
- Meniere’s disease
- Diabetes
- Side effects of some medications
What are the symptoms of tinnitus?
The symptoms of tinnitus cause a person to hear a variety of repetitive sounds. The sounds people hear include:
- Humming
- Buzzing
- Ringing
- Tapping
- Whistling
These sounds can be heard all day, or at certain times.
They tend to be worse at night, when there are no other sounds to disguise them..
