Understanding facts about Tinnitus

Monday, April 04, 2022 | 70 Views |

Tinnitus is a persistent problem for many, and its prevalence has increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Beukes, et.al, 2020). If you are one of the millions of people in the world who has tinnitus, you know it can impact everything from your work to your family and social life.

That constant ringing in the ears can also lead to stress and depression.

What is tinnitus? Tinnitus is the perception of sound in the ears or head not caused by an external sound. It can either be ringing, buzzing, hissing, chirping, whistling or other sounds. In rare cases, the sound beats in sync with your heart, which is also known as pulsatile tinnitus. Tinnitus itself can be intermittent or it can be continuous and it can vary in loudness.

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