Tinnitus Causes
Among common Tinnitus causes is an injury to the ear. The injury can be a result of disease, loud noise, or head injury. When the brain attempts to compensate for hearing lost as a result of injury, phantom noise is produced. This noise is known as Tinnitus.
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- Exposure to Loud Noise
Long-term exposure to loud noise is among the most common of Tinnitus causes. High decibel noise levels damage the ear’s ability to hear sound. As the body attempts to heal the damage, phantom noises are produced. Thusly, the sufferer hears the annoying hissing, ringing, clicking, buzzing, or whooshing sounds.
- Presbycusis
Presbycusis (old age related hearing loss) is known to be among Tinnitus causes.
- Otosclerosis
A hereditary gradual rigidity of the bones in the ear.
- Medicines
A wide array of medicines are thought to be culprit among many Tinnitus causes. Aspirin, anti-depressants, caffeine, and many other prescribed and OTC pharmaceuticals are believed to cause Tinnitus.
- Dental Problems
Among Tinnitus causes arising from dental problems, TMJ syndrome (Temporomandibular Joint Disorder), tooth infections, or impacted wisdom teeth.
- Ear Wax Accumulation
A buildup of ear wax is a very common, and very easily treated, cause of Tinnitus.
- Somatic Tinnitus
Among likely Tinnitus causes are muscle spasms that occur in the neck as a result of injury due to over stretching or hyper-extending the neck. Another possibility is bad posture. Relief from the unwanted noise is often achieved by moving the head and neck to alternate positions.
- More Serious (and rare) Tinnitus Causes
Carotid Artery Blockage:
The Tinnitus causes are irregular blood flow to the neck and head resulting from plaque build up. Usually present among elderly, persons with high blood pressure, and coronary heart disease.
Glomus Tumor:
A tumor that is wrapped around blood vessels in and around the ear.
Meniere’s Disease:
An inner ear disorder that is a culprit among Tinnitus causes, but also displays dizziness or vertigo, pressure in the ear (s), amplified noise sensitivity, and progressive hearing loss. Usually, symptomatic attacks are severe, but only last less than 24 hours.
Diseased Cranial Vascular System:
Without getting very technical, a malformed connection between arteries and veins leading eventually to death as a result of brain hemorrhage.
As with any perceived medical condition, if you experience a splitting headache, vomiting, and dizziness, contact emergency medical professionals immediately. In other words, call 911.
