Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Frequent Reasons For Ringing In The Ears

By Stewart Christian

We've all experienced it at a previous time or another : a unpleasant, infrequently high-pitched ringing sensation deep inside our ears, also known as tinnitus. While this is a particularly common short-term issue when exposed to high noise volumes, it could also be a prolonged problem, which basically may be caused by a few surprising sources.

High Noise Volumes

The most blatant and thus common cause of tinnitus is being exposed to high noise volumes. Have you ever been to a performance and experienced tinnitus for a few hours afterward? Other examples in which high noise volumes may cause tinnitus include working or being near loud heavy machinery, such as at construction sites, or listening to head telephones for an extended period at a particularly high volume.

Increase in Blood Pressure

Elevated blood pressure can cause many feelings of bodily pain, including tinnitus. Times of stress and inappropriate use of caffeine or alcohol could cause a rise in blood pressure, which may light the way to tinnitus.

Sinus Infections and Allergies

Both seasonal allergies and sinus infections can quickly cause tinnitus. When an infection or moderate allergy is present, a thick layer of mucus frequently forms within the inner ear, which causes the sensation of head congestion, pressure, and ear aches.

Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome

Also known as TMJ, this very common condition of the jaw joint is known to cause long-term tinnitus. The exact connection between TMJ and tinnitus still has to be discovered by the medical community.

Foods

Particular foods high in salicylates ( the active component in aspirin and some OTC indigestion medications ) have been associated with tinnitus, for example wines, grain alcohols, cheeses, and chocolates.

Wax Build-up

Keeping your ears wax-free isn't just the hygienic thing to do, but may also improve your hearing. Excess wax build-up is known for causing a many ear issues, including tinnitus.

Stress, stress, or Injury

periods of stress, traumatic experiences ( such as the death of a friend ), and minor injuries can quickly cause several negative changes in your body, including the chemical production of your hypothalamus gland - which frequently leads to short term tinnitus. - 14130

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