{"id":8917,"date":"2020-04-24T09:46:09","date_gmt":"2020-04-24T16:46:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/everhear.com\/?p=8917"},"modified":"2020-04-28T10:32:05","modified_gmt":"2020-04-28T17:32:05","slug":"common-myths-about-tinnitus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/everhear.com\/common-myths-about-tinnitus\/","title":{"rendered":"Common Myths About Tinnitus"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

More than 50 million Americans experience some sort of tinnitus, yet\nthere is not much known about this common condition. Getting the facts straight\nabout the ringing in your ear can help you understand what is happening and\nseek out the right treatment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below are the top five most common tinnitus myths. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tinnitus\nIs a Disease<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Tinnitus is a symptom<\/a> of an underlying medical condition rather than a disease itself. Traumatic brain injury, exposure to dangerously loud noises, high blood pressure and even certain medications all include tinnitus on their list of symptoms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Those\nwith Hearing Loss Get Tinnitus <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While no one is denying that tinnitus and hearing loss often go together, in fact nearly 90 percent of those with tinnitus also experience hearing loss<\/a>, it is possible to have one without the other.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hearing\nAids Only Treat Hearing Loss<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As we mentioned above, it is common for someone to experience both\ntinnitus and hearing loss. Newer hearing aids can help treat tinnitus by increasing\nthe amplification of other sounds, thus drowning out the ringing or buzzing in\nthe ear. This is a process known as masking. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A\nChange in Diet Can Treat Tinnitus <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Eating a balanced diet can improve your health, but it won\u2019t cure your tinnitus. Alcohol, sodium and caffeine<\/a> have been found to increase tinnitus symptoms, but they are not the main cause of the symptom.    <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tinnitus\nIs a Mental Issue<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Tinnitus is one of many invisible diseases<\/a>. Some experience chronic and debilitating tinnitus, but from the outside they look perfectly healthy. The ringing, buzzing or chirping is not in your ear \u2013 it is caused by permanent damage to the tiny hairs within your inner ear. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There Is No Treatment for Tinnitus <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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While some causes of tinnitus such as a buildup of earwax or a certain\nmedications can be fixed, most cases of tinnitus are permanent. That does not\nmean there is no treatment. Instead of reversing the tinnitus, the treatment\noptions are focused on making the sounds less bothersome. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to the use of hearing aids, sound therapy, medication and\nstress management are all possible treatment options. \n\nUnderstanding your tinnitus\ncan help you take control and seek relief. Contact the experts at Evergreen\nSpeech & Hearing, Inc., today to learn more.\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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