Head: Tinnitus

What is tinnitus?

Tinnitus is commonly described as a ringing sound, some people hear other types of sounds, such as buzz, roar, whistle, hum, click, hiss, or squeal.

The sound may be soft or loud and may be low or high pitched. It may come and go or be present all the time. Sometimes, moving your head, neck, or eyes, or touching certain parts of your body may produce tinnitus symptoms or temporarily change the quality of the perceived sound.Is the perception of sound that other people cannot hear.

For children and adults, condition may improve or even go away over time, but in some cases, it worsens with time.

The causes are unclear, but can be related to some degree of hearing loss.
Is rarely associated with a serious medical problem and is usually not severe enough to interfere with daily life. Some people find that it affects their mood and their ability to sleep or concentrate. In severe cases, can lead to anxiety or depression that is why is important to treat it as soon as possible.

Due to several cranial techniques and large understanding of body biomechanics and neurology osteopathy can be an powerful tool to treat this condition.

What causes tinnitus?

Exact causes of tinnitus are not fully understood, but it has been linked to the following:

• Noise exposure
• Hearing loss
• Medications
• Earwax or an ear infection
• Head or neck injuries
• Jaw joint problems
• Blood vessel problems like high blood pressure
• Chronic conditions like diabetes, migraines, thyroid disorders, anemia

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