A ringing or similar sensation of sound in the ears.
Tinnitus occurs when a person hears a sound in the head or ears, when there is no external sound source in the environment.
Tinnitus is not a disease itself, but is usually a symptom of another underlying health condition, such as damage to the auditory system or problems with blood flow in the head and neck. Most commonly, tinnitus occurs when someone has hearing loss.
While in some cases tinnitus is a symptom of an underlying medical condition, there is often no cause to be found. Although there is no known cure for tinnitus, there are many tinnitus management strategies and techniques that help many people find relief.
Although the exact mechanisms that cause tinnitus are not yet fully understood, it is believed that in most cases tinnitus is a result of damage to the hearing system.
This type of damage can negatively impact signals from the ear to the brain and results in tinnitus. In fact, 80-85% of people who have tinnitus also have some degree of hearing loss.
Factors that Influence Tinnitus
• Noise Exposure to Loud Sounds
• Hearing Loss
• Aging
• Head & Neck Injuries
• Side Effects of Medication
• Neurological Conditions
• Ear Infections
How you react to the tinnitus sound can determine how it affects your quality of life. The effects of tinnitus can range from daily stress and anxiety, to sleep disruption and concentration loss. Tinnitus can often prevent us from performing at our best.It’s important to remember that however your tinnitus is affecting you, many people find help and relief from their tinnitus.
Although the exact mechanisms that cause tinnitus are not yet fully understood, it is believed that in most cases tinnitus is a result of damage to the hearing system.
Tinnitus is most often described as a ringing in the ears, however tinnitus can be experienced in many different ways, including:
• Buzzing
• Roaring
• Clicking
• Hissing
• Humming
Most people who have tinnitus have subjective tinnitus, or tinnitus that only you can hear. The noises of tinnitus may vary in pitch from a low roar to a high squeal, and you may hear it in one or both ears. In some cases, the sound can be so loud it interferes with your ability to concentrate or hear external sound. Tinnitus may be present all the time, or it may come and go.
Currently, there is no universally recognized testing for individuals experiencing signs of tinnitus.
The subjective nature of tinnitus and its underlying causes make it a challenging condition to address definitively. Ongoing research is being conducted to better understand the mechanisms involved in tinnitus.
Tinnitus research is where MindEar was founded. While studying the condition, MindEar’s co-owners, Dr. Fabrice Bardy and Dr. Matthieu Recugnat discovered an opportunity to treat tinnitus sufferers through the convenience of your handheld device.
At present, there is no known cure for tinnitus.
Ongoing research is being conducted to better understand the condition. Currently, there are limited treatments available to help manage the symptoms of tinnitus and improve the quality of life.
MindEar is a unique solution that helps you manage your tinnitus with the convenience of your mobile phone. Our app-based platform relieves the effects of tinnitus through a combination of sound therapy and personalized care. Learn more about the MindEar solution.
The relationship between tinnitus and stress/anxiety is bidirectional, meaning that although tinnitus can affect stress and anxiety, stress and anxiety can also affect tinnitus.
Increased levels of stress and anxiety can amplify the symptoms of tinnitus. Therefore, when managing your tinnitus, it is important to also manage your stress and anxiety.
The unique approach of the MindEar app is dual-focus: treating your tinnitus and stress/anxiety. It’s a holistic approach that uses soundscapes to assist with the tinnitus sound and daily exercises and relaxation techniques for stress/anxiety.
Everyone experiences tinnitus differently. Your journey in finding tinnitus relief will be unique to you. Your relief may progress at a different rate than a friend or colleague.
Traditionally, it’s taken three to six months for someone to start perceiving the benefits of tinnitus management techniques. MindEar introduced an effective solution in just two months.
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