Do You Have Pulsating Tinnitus?

There are literally millions of people in the world suffering from tinnitus. Most are aware of their symptoms but many are kept in the dark as to what's causing their condition and aren't sure as to which treatment protocol to follow.

About 3% of these people are afflicted with  Pulsating Tinnitus, also known as pulsatile or vascular tinnitus.  The purpose of this article is to explain the causes and treatments for pulsating tinnitus.

What is Pulsating Tinnitus?

Pulsating Tinnitus is actually a symptom and not a disease. The afflicted person describes hearing a distinguished internal beat in their ears that is in time with their own pulse. The noise they often hear resembles a thumping, swooshing, humming, or blowing sound that can be caused by a number of different ailments.

The Cause of Pulsating Tinnitus:

Since an increase in blood flow to the inner ear structures can result in pulsating tinnitus, there can be many different causes.

Chronic Inflammation in the Inner Ear Structures

A chronic form of inflammation in the delicate ear structures can result in an increase in blood flow to that area.  The Eustachian tube, located in the ear, remains open which results in an echo type sound originating from the person's own breathing or heartbeat. When there is damage  to the eustachian tube, tinnitus usually results. Fluid then fills the middle ear spaces which results in pulsating tinnitus.

Atherosclerosis

Hardening of the arteries due to atherosclerosis can also cause pulsating tinnitus. This disease causes  blood vessels to become rough which affects the blood flow, therefore increasing sound sensations to the ears..

 Otosclersosis

This is caused by a  hardening of the stirrup bone in the middle ear. This condition prevents vibrations to the middle ear which prevents it from detecting sounds. The long term affect can be gradual hearing loss.

Glomus Tumors

This is a type of tumor that can develop in the middle ear. These can be surgically removed and are usually not dangerous.

Sinus Problems

Pulsating tinnitus can also result from the development of sinus issues due to a build up of inner ear mucus.  The normal drainage route for inner ear mucus is normally through the eustachian tubes but due to the thickening, the mucus becomes blocked. Sinus problems can be caused by a person taking too many antibiotics.

Other causes: Vascular Disease, hyperthyroidism,  Stress, prescription drugs, middle ear tumors

Pulsating Tinnitus Treatments

Standard Treatments

1.Tinnitus Retraining Therapy
2.Sound Therapy
3.Masking
4.Cognitive Behavior Therapy
5. Neuromonics
6. Music Therapy

Holistic Treatments

1. Vitamin Therapy
2. Acupuncture
3.Hypnotherapy
4.Guided Imagery
5. Aromatherapy
6. Color Therapy
7. Reflexology

Other causes of Pulsating Tinnitus such as wax build-up, ear infections, and tumors can be treated by other conventional medical methods.

As you can see, Pulsating tinnitus can be caused by many different ailments and can be treated by many different methods. If you think you may have tinnitus, see you doctor to confirm a diagnosis. He may want to perform a series of diagnostic testing such as MRI, Blood Tests, Ultrasound scans, or x-rays.

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