Tinnitus is a condition whereby a constant sound is heard in one or both ears and seems to come from the middle of the head and not an external source from outside the body.
2. • Constant sound heard in one or both ears
• Seeming to come from inside the head
• Repetitive buzzing, ringing, hissing or
whistling
• Pulsatile tinnitus – specific type that involves
pulsating sounds, often in tune with
heartbeat
• Whooshing or thumping sounds – often the
result of a blood disturbance
3. • Often temporary after exposure to loud
noises, such as rock concert
• Cold or mild head injury
• May become permanent as the
sounds of tinnitus fail to subside
• More common among older people
• Symptoms worse when external world is
quieter, such as at night
• Can cause anxiety, difficulty concentrating,
insomnia, depression
4. • Abnormal condition of the ear, eventually
leading to hearing loss
• Buildup of earwax, head injury, stress,
medication, or anemia
• Temporary relief by blocking out noise by
soft external sounds
• Important to establish underlying cause
5. • Difficult for a practitioner to diagnose,
particularly without physical symptoms
• Homeopathic remedies for tinnitus
• Diet
• Relaxation techniques for stress reduction
6. • Relaxation therapies and exercise
• Natural herbs and remedies: gingko biloba,
spinach, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds
• Diet: avoid salt, dairy
• Well balanced diet
• Healthy, fulfilled lifestyle
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7. • At Megavista Health, the focus is on positive,
holistic health and nutrition
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conditions by visiting our website:
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