Tinnitus is referred to as the perception of sound in one or both the ears in the absence of any external sound. It is generally referred to as ringing in the ears, although few people also hear hissing, roaring, whistling, chirping or clicking sound. The ringing cold be intermittent or constant with single or multiple tones and the volume perceived can also range from subtle to shattering.
The most common cause of tinnitus is cochlear damage associated with noise related hearing loss. Tiny delicate hairs present in the inner ear move in relation to the pressure of the sound waves. When these hair vibrate as a result of a sound or noise, they trigger an electrical signal through the auditory nerve to the brain, causing tinnitus.
People with high vata dosha imbalance and vata body type are prone to develop this condition. People suffering from tinnitus may also experience concentration problems, sleeping problems, irritation and annoyance, hypersensitivity to sounds or increased sensitivity in silence. Chronicity of this problem can also lead to despair, frustration and depression in some cases.
CAUSES
- Sleeplessness or lack of sleep
- Continous talking
- Presence of foreign material or wax in the ears
- Excessive fasting
- Ageing
- Excessive physical excercises
- Sudden shock or fear or grief
- Intake of excessive bitter substances in your diet