Noise (tinnitus) is a common discomfort in the ears.
During tinnitus, the patient hears noise in the ears, has a feeling of rumbling and tingling.
Noise in the ears is not a disease but a symptom of a health problem.
Tinnitus is usually caused by an underlying condition, such as age-related hearing loss, an ear injury or a problem with the circulatory system.
Noise in the ears is annoying, causing serious discomfort - in some clinical cases the tinnitus is so strong that it even overshadows the sound actually present in the environment.
Lifestyle and home remedies
Often, tinnitus can't be treated. Some people, however, get used to it and notice it less than they did at first. For many people, certain adjustments make the symptoms less bothersome.
These tips may help:
- Use hearing protection.
- Turn down the volume.
- Use white noise. If tinnitus is especially noticeable in quiet settings, try using a white noise machine to mask the noise from tinnitus.
- Limit alcohol, caffeine and nicotine.
- Practice. With physical activity you will be able to better manage stress, sleep peacefully, and your mood will improve. It is known that stress, anxiety and depression are common causes of noise in the ears. Regular exercise improves both physical and mental health;
- One of the risk factors is suffocating the ear with excessive amounts of sulfur.
