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Tinnitus - not a disease, just the ability to hear sounds generated by the auditory (hearing) system, evidence of compensatory mechanisms that are part of its normal function. The problem is the distress created - not the type of sound.
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Tinnitus is defined as ringing or other noises in the ears or head. It can take on a variety of forms including high-pitched ringing, buzzing, hissing, roaring or booming, or any combination of these sounds.
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Tinnitus sufferers find they can't get to sleep in a quiet room because of the annoying sound they perceive in their head. For many, this results in being progressively sleep deprived, and can start a downward spiral in psychological health.
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Tinnitus occurs when a person hears a sound without the presence of an outside source. It is often known as "ringing in the ears" and occurs as a single tone but can ... manifest itself in other types of sound.
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The term tinnitus refers to a condition where there are noises heard within the head or ear, and the only person who can hear the noise is the person themselves. The sounds each person experiences may vary, ranging from just one sound or a mixture of whistling, ringing, buzzing and rushing sounds. If they are loud enough, the sounds may interfere with the person’s day-to-day life. (14% said in a recent survey that it was no louder than a whisper, 8% compared it to the sound of a low flying jet). The condition of tinnitus can be an occurrence pattern or a constant. The condition is common among deaf and hard of hearing people, but it ... happens to a small number of hearing people.
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Tinnitus may come and go, you may be aware of a constant sound or you may hear it in one or both ears. The noise may be low, medium or high-pitched. There may be a single noise or two or more components.
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