There are a number of reasons for tinnitus. The most common situation is that it often comes as an unwanted "added extra" when you develop age-related hearing loss.Cognitive learning theory in the classroom it may also occur as a consequence of exposure to loud noise, or from working in a noisy place for a long time. Sometimes it is a symptom of other medical conditions, such as ménière's disease, ear infections or inner ear conditions.Cognitive learning theory in the classroom occasionally it's caused by a build-up of wax in the ear (although usually this affects your hearing or you are aware of a blocked feeling in your ear rather than tinnitus).Cognitive learning theory in the classroom sometimes there is no obvious reason. Tinnitus symptoms

For most people with tinnitus, nobody else can hear the noise. In one very uncommon type of tinnitus (objective tinnitus), the noise can be heard by another person listening very carefully.Cognitive learning theory in the classroom this is not the usual type of tinnitus and it is rare. It is usually due to a problem with blood or blood vessels, making them pulsate differently to usual.Cognitive learning theory in the classroom how common is tinnitus?

Tinnitus is common and can occur at any age. Most people have an occasional episode of tinnitus after going to a loud concert or disco.Cognitive learning theory in the classroom for most people, this is temporary and soon goes. As many as 1 in 10 people have persistent tinnitus that is mild and not very troublesome. However, about 1 in 100 people have tinnitus which persists most of the time, and severely affects their quality of life.Cognitive learning theory in the classroom

A hearing test is usually done. In the common type of hearing test, sounds of varying frequency are played to you through headphones. You press a button when you hear a sound.Cognitive learning theory in the classroom this results in a graph being produced which shows if you have any hearing loss and, if so, which type of hearing loss. Along with the hearing test, you will often have tympanometry, which is a test of the eardrum and the bones of the middle of your ear.Cognitive learning theory in the classroom A probe is placed in your ear (which feels much like when the doctor looks inside your ear), a tone is produced and the pressures changed in your ear.Cognitive learning theory in the classroom the response is then measured.

Further tests such as a brain scan are done in a few cases, although this is not necessary for most people with tinnitus.Cognitive learning theory in the classroom for example, a brain scan may be advised if you have one-sided tinnitus and an underlying brain disorder is suspected. In some cases, a blood test may be done.Cognitive learning theory in the classroom this might be to test to check that you don't have a problem with your thyroid gland, anaemia or diabetes if any of these are suspected. Tinnitus treatment

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If possible, avoid being in quiet or silent rooms. You are more likely to focus on the tinnitus and be distressed by it if there is nothing else to listen to.Cognitive learning theory in the classroom other more pleasant sounds can be distracting and help to make the tinnitus less noticeable. This is sometimes called sound therapy. For example, listen to the radio, TV, or stereo.Cognitive learning theory in the classroom perhaps leave a window open so outside sounds are more evident. Some people wear a sound generator. This looks similar to a hearing aid but makes a pleasant sound which helps to mask the unpleasant tinnitus noise.Cognitive learning theory in the classroom some people use CD or MP3 players to listen to pleasant sounds. Bedtime

Tinnitus is often most noticeable when you are quiet and trying to get off to sleep.Cognitive learning theory in the classroom if you play a radio or stereo it can help to mask the tinnitus noise until you drop off to sleep. (one with a timer is best so it switches itself off when you are asleep.) some people connect a radio or stereo to special pillow speakers which go under the pillow.Cognitive learning theory in the classroom this enables them to listen to the music or radio without anyone else being disturbed. Some specially designed pillows have speakers actually inside the pillow itself which you connect to your radio or stereo.Cognitive learning theory in the classroom