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ABSTRACT –

Tinnitus is a situation where people feel a sensation of a noise or ringing in the ears. Tinnitus is not a condition, it is rather a symptom of problems arising in the ear such as hearing loss, ear injury and circulatory system disorder. Tinnitus is not a serious condition but it can get worsen with age if it is left untreated. Treatment of tinnitus also includes the identification and treatment of other underlying conditions.

Types-

• Subjective Tinnitus – Only a patient can hear
• Objective Tinnitus – Doctors can also hear along with the patient during physical examination

CAUSES –

• Ageing
• Exposure to noise polluted environment
• Earwax accumulation
• Abnormal ear bone growth
• Head or neck injury
• High blood pressure
• Muscle contractions in the ears

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS –

Noises in ear such as:

• Vibrating
• Roaring
• Clicking
• Hissing
• Ringing
• Whining

COMPLICATIONS –

• Diffulty in sleeping
• Depression
• Anxiety and Irritation
• Stress
• Weakness
• Concentration problems

DIAGNOSIS –

• Audiological examination
• Physical examination
• Imaging tests like CT Scan, MRI

TREATMENT –

• Excessive earwax removal
• Prescribed medications for noise suppression
• Treatment of underlying conditions

RISK FACTORS –

• Noise pollution in surrounding
• Smoking abuse
• Cardiovascular problems like high blood pressure, narrowed arteries

PREVENTION –

• Avoid noise polluted area
• Listen music with low volume
• Maintain cardiovascular health

EPIDEMIOLOGY –

• Estimation shows that the condition has a prevalence rate of 360 million people worldwide.n
• Studies report that hearing loss due to different ear conditions is the 2nd most prevalent health issue at global level.