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Ringing Ear Syndrome
"Tinnitus"
Tinnitus or Ringing Ear syndrome is prevalent in both males and
females and can occur at any age but is more prevalent in the aged.
Symptoms:
This is sometimes an annoying slight buzzing or even a distinct metallic ringing
and even an almst rumbling sound heard in thear/s even when there is no external
sound source contributing to it. In some rarer cases it is accompanied by
vertigo (dizziness) or a physical sensation of fullness in the ear.
Causes:
There are several possible contributing factors and some that have been
pinpointed as actual causes:
 A blockage
of ear wax in canal can increase pressure on the ear drum causing it
to reverberate and give the indication of ringing.
Exposure to
loud noise can lead a ghost imprint on the nerve ending of the Cochlea (inner
ear).
Ear
infection, Eustachian tube, or sinus infection.
Impact
injury resulting from a head injury, jarring, or explosive concussion.
Deterioration of the bones of the middle ear.
Very rarely
it may be case by tumors of the middle ear.
Meniere
disease (Fluid regulation disorder of the inner ear)
Presbycusis - Age-related hearing loss
The ever
annoying stress, hypertension or raised blood pressure.
Reactions to
common foods (ex: Hot Chocolate)
Side effects
from medications (Over 200 medicines list tinnitus as a possible side effect,
including Aspirin).
Foreign
object in the ear, such as a loose ear hair, or dirt particle.
Perforated
eardrum and water or cold air intrusion.
Physical
injury by the insertion of some item smaller than your elbow in your ear.
Remedies:
Any remedies that you attempt are entirely at your risk and you are advised
to see a doctor to determine the exact cause and procedure for curing the
problem. Listed below are some folk remedy which have proven effective for many
people Specifically see the neck exercise:
Ear wax
removal is often accomplished by inserting warm Olive oil in the ear (not under
pressure) to flush out ear wax.
Irrigating
the ear with tepid water to flush out foreign objects. Lay head on side to
drain, do not attempt to use a cotton swab deep within your ear as this can
cause severe damage and worsen the problem or cause new problems.
Rest in a
quiet place to allow the ghost imprint to fade ( consider playing "white noise"
(seaside sound etc) in the background as a distraction)
Impact
injuries, Tumors, Meniere disease, and infections should be examined and treated
by a physician.
Food
and medication reactions may be able to controlled by removing the cause. Take
note of what you ingested during the proceeding 24 hours and see if there is a
pattern that would point to a particular item that can then be eliminated or
accept that you may develop a persistent ringing after consuming the
culprit.
Stress is
best dealt with by overcoming whatever is causing the stress. When this is not
expedient than removing the stress cause from your life may help not only in
tinnitus be in hypertension as well. However many of us are reluctant to take
such measures and must resort to dedicated periods of relaxation where you can
clear your mind, possibly meditate and if you are a Christian then pray as the
Holy Spirit was sent as the comforter (John 14:26). See also the
exercises below
An over the
counter decongestant such as Sudafed may help to drain the fluids in the ear and
is used by scuba divers after they surface.
Neck exercise has proven to be one of the best
methods of relieving the annoying ringing sensations. Stand fully erect allow
arms to dangle at your sides. Place your chin on your chest, then slowly
rotate your head slowly counter clockwise and attempt to extend it a little
further with each revolution. Do this for 3 revolutions then pause before
rotating it the opposite direction. Follow this by dropping your chin to your
chest and then slowly rock your head toward your back and then forward
again, letting it rest in the forward and back most positions while again
extending your neck a little further on each cycle. Perform similar side
to side tilting of your head. Each action is to be done 3 times slowly and
preferably in the morning and the evening. It may take a few regiments of this
exercise but ultimately you should experience a ring free existence. Now mind
you this is not a cure all but has produced favorable results.
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