Have you ever heard a ringing in your ears? Almost everyone at one point or another. However, when there is no escape from it, suddenly it can feel like torture. This phenomenon which seems to be coming from inside your head is called tinnitus. 50 million people report tinnitus in the US alone. Meanwhile 20 million report symptoms so severe …
Strange Causes of Hearing Loss
Believe it or not, there are numerous causes of hearing loss. The ear is a delicate organ that various extraneous factors can harm. A variety of infections, malfunctions, or trauma are capable of causing partial or total hearing loss. However, being an extremely complex and tricky system, the ear can also respond to seemingly unrelated factors. Let’s look at the …
New Study Shows that 1 in 10 Adults in the US Suffer from Tinnitus
Do you ever find yourself looking forward to peace and quiet at the end of a busy day, just to be confronted with a buzz in your ears? This is the sound of tinnitus. It can present itself in various sounds such as a roar, hum, or buzz, but appears to have no external source. If you are experiencing this …