We all like to attend parties and take vacations to big events. One thing we don’t take into consideration is how sensitive our ears are. It’s a very good possibility that you can suffer from tinnitus. If you start to hear loud read more »

While relatively few drugs exist to treat tinnitus, there are over two hundred drugs which might cause tinnitus as a side effect of use. The technical term for medications which are known to cause tinnitus, or a ringing in the ears, is ototoxic. These medications are damaging to the cochlear or vestibular ear structures. Sometimes ototoxic meds will cause more than tinnitus – dizziness, vertigo, and actual hearing loss are also risks involved with taking these medications.read more »

People are beginning to realize that ringing ears are more than just a simple annoyance, it is a sign that something else is wrong. Sufferers of Tinnitus (the medical term for ringing in the ears) often believe that the thudding, whining or humming they hear is just something they have to put up with. Because many people first only experience the problem at night, it is easy to try to ignore the symptom. As the ringing gradually begins to affect their hearing during their waking hours, sufferers often become more concerned. Turning to doctors for medical help doesn't always cure the problem. The reason for this is simple: Tinnitus isn't a disease, it is a symptom.read more »

The medical term for ringing in the ears is Tinnitus. Although called ringing in the ears, it can also refer to buzzing, chirping, whistling and other sounds in the ears. These sounds may be heard constantly or just every now and then. read more »