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You're probably visiting this site because you're one of the millions of people who suffer from the effects of tinnitus or maybe you're just interested in the disease process. Whatever your reason, I'm sure you'll find what you're looking for.

What is Tinnitus?

In Latin, the word tinnitus, actually means ringing. Tinnitus is simply the perception of a ringing sensation in the ears. Rather than a disease, tinnitus is actually a symptom usually caused by some other underlying ailment.

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Tinnitus is a very widespread symptom that literally affects millions of people around the world, 17 out of every 100 to be exact. Some people suffer so much that it can be a challenge just live a normal life. Even celebrities aren't immune from the effects of tinnitus. Did you know that the following famous people suffer or have suffered from tinnitus?

Neil Young
Barbra Streisand
Pete Townshend
William Shatner
Leonard Nimoy
David Letterman
Paul Schaffer
Tony Randall
Steve Martin
Leslie Nielsen
Burt Reynolds
Sting
Eric Clapton
George Harrison
Bono
The Edge
Phil Collins
Cher
Morgan Fairchild
Ludwig Van Beethoven
Charles Darwin
Mick Fleetwood
Keanu Reeves
Larry King

The effects of tinnitus are also one of the most annoying sensations a person can experience. Can you imaging having to endure a constant ringing sound 24 hours a day? Although ringing and buzzing sounds are most commonly heard, there are other sounds: Some may experience ringing, beating, clicking, buzzing, roaring, hissing, chirping, sizzling, humming, rumbling, shrieking, whistling, clanging, etc. Some tinnitus symptoms may spontaneously stop while others may go on forever.

The cause of tinnitus can be due to one of many different ailments or environmental factors. The most common cause is from long term exposure to loud noises. Other causes could be from stress, vascular disease, head injuries, chronic ear infections, certain foods, prescription drugs, allergies, etc..
Foods that have been know to either cause or exacerbate the symptoms of tinnitus in some people include: red wine, cheese, chocolate, and grain-based alcohol.

There are hundreds of drugs that can cause or make tinnitus worse. If you experience tinnitus after you have taken medication, you should tell your doctor immediately.

Since tinnitus is not considered a disease but a symptom, it makes since to treat the underlying cause in order to get rid of the symptoms.

Treatment Options:

Tinnitus Retraining Therapy
Tinnitus Sound Therapy
Acoustic Therapy
Neuromonics Acoustic Desensitization
Counseling or Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Stress Management

Alternative Treatment Options:

Acupuncture
Herbal Remedies
Tinnitus Miracle
Hypnosis
Homeopathy
Yoga
Meditation

Although people have experienced relief from some of  the above treatments, each person is unique and may respond differently to each one. It's always a good idea to speak to your doctor in order to determine the underlying cause for your condition before undergoing any treatment.

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