What is tinnitus?
Q: What is tinnitus?
A: Tinnitus is a symptom of hearing loss and other hearing problems. It is described as hearing sound in the head or ears that does not come from an outside source.
Q: What are some common sounds that people with tinnitus hear?
A: Many people will hear ringing, buzzing, hissing or whistling sounds, but tinnitus can be other sounds such as roaring and humming as well.
Q: Are there differences in how people experience tinnitus?
A: Different people will hear different sounds from tinnitus but how they hear it can also be different. Tinnitus can be loud or quiet and it can be continuous or occasional and some people will not notice their tinnitus but some people become very annoyed from it, especially when then feel tired or stressed.
Q: What are some causes of tinnitus?
A: There are many things that can cause people to get tinnitus.
Q: Can tinnitus be caused by hearing loss?
A: Yes, tinnitus is a symptom of hearing loss.
Q: Can stress contribute to tinnitus?
A: Yes, stress can be a factor in causing tinnitus.
Q: Can tinnitus be cured?
A: There is no known cure for tinnitus, but there are treatments and strategies to manage the symptoms.
