Why Tinnitus Will Causes of Other Diseases

Tinnitus is the experience of perceiving noises without the presence of outside sounds. Tinnitus may be a symptom of other diseases. Identifying the disease that causes the tinnitus symptoms can greatly help the patient overcome his condition.

Here are some of the diseases that are associated with tinnitus:

• Old Age. Unfortunately some forms of tinnitus cannot be avoided. Theories suggest that as we grow older, the response ability of the cochlea deteriorates. Cochlea is the part of our ear that contains our sensory organ for hearing. As a response for the lack of stimuli, the brain makes up or develops its own noises.
• Hear loss and ear trauma. In most cases, tinnitus symptoms that are coupled with hear loss is associated with your ears being overexposed to loud noises such as heavy machinery and even high volumes from your earphones.
• Head and neck trauma. In some cases, the presence of tinnitus could mean there is a fracture or trauma in the areas of you neck and head.
• Acousitc Neuroma is a benign tumor that grows on the 8th cranial nerve. There are no real dangers for this disease.
• Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Arthritis. TMJ is the joint directly in front of both ears where the upper jaw and lower jaw meet. The symptoms of tinnitus are quite severe for those who suffer inflammation or disorder in this area.
• Pulsatile Tinnitus. This is a type of tinnitus that results from altered blood flow or increased pressure in the veins near the ear. In rare cases, pulsatile tinnitus could indicate vasculitis or the destructive inflammation of arteries and veins.
• Meniere’s disease. This is an inner ear disorder where one experiences vertigo and hearing problems including tinnitus. Unfortunately there is no treatment for this disease yet.
• Benign intracranial hypertension. This is a disease in the brain characterized by hypertension in the absence of a tumor or other forms of brain disease. Here, the presence of tinnitus is coupled with loss of hearing, visual deterioration and even blindness.

Unfortunately, many of the diseases associated with tinnitus are difficult to identify and treat. Hence, treatment of tinnitus is geared towards management rather than cure. Learning to live with tinnitus entails not only keeping yourself healthy but also managing your attitude regarding your condition. Having a positive attitude, joining support groups and going through counseling are proven means to improve the quality of life of sufferers.

Moreover, participating in relaxing activities, such as meditation, yoga, massage therapy, acupuncture, sound and aroma therapy and other alternative means, also help control symptoms. On the other hand, exposure to heavy noise, ear trauma and stress aggravates tinnitus even more and should be avoided.

Being conscious of your overall health and well-being will help you know whether your tinnitus, associated with other symptoms, is a telling sign for a more serious disease. If you sense that your tinnitus symptoms mask another disease, it would be best to call and consult your doctor.