What Is Tinnitus?
We Often Get Asked “What Is Tinnitus”?
When it comes to finding ways to treat your tinnitus, one of the most important things you can ever do is to learn is what tinnitus actually is. Only once you have a good understanding of what tinnitus is can prepare yourself to control it and lessen your symptoms of tinnitus.
By definition, tinnitus is a noise that originates in the ear instead of from the outside environment.
In 99% of cases only the person who is suffering from the tinnitus can hear these noises.
Tinnitus can be present in both ears or just in one ear. While tinnitus is commonly described as a ringing in the ear, there are also other sounds that can be heard such as:
- Humming
- Buzzing
- Hissing
- Swishing
- Running water
- Whistling and more
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