TINNITUS AND TINNITUS RELIEF

Tinnitus can be caused by a variety of factors, some of them not under your control, such as simply aging. Tinnitus has also been associated with ear infections, earwax and sensory nerve disorders. 

Most often, tinnitus is caused by repeated exposure to excessive loud noise.

Some days your tinnitus may be worse than it is on other days.

That could be because you are tired, stressed, or your system is low on resistance due to other factors such as illness.

Smoking, drinking alcohol or coffee can also cause your tinnitus to flare up.

Smoking narrows the blood vessels that bring oxygen to the sensory cells of your ears. 

High doses of aspirin and NSID pain relievers are a known trigger for tinnitus, as are some antibiotics and anti-depressants.

High blood pressure can increase tinnitus symptoms, so people with tinnitus should cut down on salt. 

Coffee, dark tea, cola, and energy drinks all contain caffeine, and people with tinnitus say eliminating them helps control tinnitus.

What you’re hearing is sounds generated by your nervous system, or by your brain.

When you have hearing loss, your brain sometimes overcompensates by creating its own ‘background noise.’ 

Most people suffering from tinnitus have some form of associated hearing loss with the nerves involved in hearing. Some forms of tinnitus can also be related to muscle movements near the ear, or problems with blood flow in the face or neck. 

On its own, however, tinnitus is not a sign of a serious medical problem.