Q. Who Gets Tinnitus?
A. The older you get, the more chance you have of getting tinnitus. Of course any one can get it, but those who work in a noisy surroundings and more prone.
Q. Is Tinnitus A Serious Condition?
A. People who have tinnitus are worried that they may eventually become deaf. Tinnitus does not cause deafness, but it is often accompanied by a loss of hearing.
Q. What Causes Tinnitus?
A. There is a strong possibility that the cause of your tinnitus will remain a mystery. Doctors have found it vary hard to get a cure for it.
Q. How Is Tinnitus Diagnosed?
A. If you think you have this condition, you must visit an otolaryngologist who is an ear disease specialist. Your ears need to be examined and you must take a hearing test.
Q. How Is Tinnitus Treated?
A. This depends on the patient. If the cause can be identified, then the treatment is simple. If the cause cannot be identified, then the treatment may vary from drug therapy, to hypnosis, a mineral and vitamin course, or tinnitus maskers. People with mild cases of tinnitus do not need treatment as they get better over time.
Q. Can Tinnitus Be Cured?
A. The bad news is that there is no textbook cure or magical pill that can cure this problem. Each case is different. The good news is that tinnitus is receiving more attention and a lot of new research is being directed towards it.
Q. Do Kids Get Tinnitus?
A. It is not a common complaint from children. However, children, like adults are susceptible when they are subject to loud noises for long periods. It is recommended that hearing protection is used and personal listening devices with earphones should be kept at low volumes.
Q. Why Does Tinnitus Get Worse At Night?
A. During the day, many people are distracted from daily sounds that surround them. At night, when everything is more or less quiet, tinnitus may seen louder and more constant. Tiredness also increases the symptoms.
Q. Can I Inherit Tinnitus From My Parents?
A. There is no scientific or empirical proof for this. There are a few rare inherited hearing disorders, such as neurofibromatosis in which tinnitus symptoms may occur.
