Tinnitus is when a person hears a ringing sound in the ear without any external source. It is normally not a serious condition and goes away with treatment. Some of the symptoms are, singing in the ear without an external source, whoosing sound that matches the heartbeat, ringing in the ear, and clicking noise.
Age-related hearing loss is the most common cause of tinnitus in seniors. Other causes are blood vessel damage in the brain near the ear, high blood pressure or overactive thyroid, and tumors in the head or neck near the ear. Other factors could be involved, so here is when a physician needs to be seen.
Tinnitus can lead to sleep issues, fatigue, stress, difficulty concentrating, cardiovascular problems, problems with your memory, depression, and stroke. There is medication available that can help. If you experience severe or persistent symptoms it's time to get a consultation.
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