The Secrets of Tinnitus 👂🐝

What causes Tinnitus? What are the best Tinnitus treatments?

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WHAT IS TINNITUS?
Tinnitus is the name for when you hear noise in your ears or head, but it doesn't come from an outside sound. It is a very common problem. People with tinnitus usually hear ringing, buzzing, or whistling sounds.

WHY DOES TINNITUS HAPPEN?
Tinnitus is not a disease, but a symptom of a problem with your hearing system. The problem can be anywhere from your ears to your brain. Different people experience tinnitus differently.

TINNITUS CAUSES:
Many things can cause tinnitus, and we don't fully understand them all yet. Causes can include:
* ageing
* loud music or noise
* medications
* ear wax
* infections
* injury
* illnesses such as diabetes or Ménière's disease.

IS TINNITUS SERIOUS?
Tinnitus is not usually serious, but if it's a new symptom, it is sensible to get your GP to check it. This is especially important if your tinnitus is in just one ear, you have sudden hearing loss or you notice it is like your heartbeat/pulse.

INVESTIGATIONS:
Your doctor will look into your ears and will usually suggest a hearing test. Occasionally you may need further tests, such as blood tests or a scan, to find the cause.

TINNITUS TREATMENT:
If your doctor finds a cause such as ear wax or Ménière's disease, it will need treating.
For most people there isn’t an underlying cause to treat.
Most people can learn to cope with their tinnitus using simple self help measures.

If the tinnitus is an ongoing problem options include:
* hearing aids
* sound devices to mask the sound
* counselling for stress.
* An audiologist can help advise on what might suit you.

Self care for tinnitus:
* Reduce your exposure to loud noises.
* Quit smoking.
* In a quiet setting, a fan, soft music or low-volume radio static may help cover up the noise from tinnitus.
* Manage stress, since stress can make tinnitus worse.
* Dietary management of hyperinsulinaemia

OTOTOXIC MEDICATIONS:
Ototoxic means a drug or chemical that can damage the inner ear. Ototoxic medicines include -
* Certain Antibiotics, eg amikacin, gentamycin, kanamycin, neomycin, netilmicin, streptomycin, tobramycin, azithromycin, clarithromycin, erythromycin, vancomycin
* Antimalarials eg chloroquine, mefloquine, quinine
* Chemotherapy medications eg carboplatin, cisplatin, cyclophosphamide
* Diuretics (water tablets) eg bumetanide, ethacrynic acid, furosemide, torasemide
* Non-steroidal analgesics eg acetaminophen (paracetamol), aspirin (high doses), ibuprofen, indomethacin, salicylates

REFERENCES:
2. Hyperinsulinemia and Tinnitus: A Historical Cohort
Luiz Lavinsky,1,2 Marcelo W. Oliveira,2 Humberto J.C. Bassanesi,2
3. Mangabeira Albernaz PL, Fukuda Y. Glucose, insulin and inner ear pathology. Acta Otolaryngol 97(5-6):496-50 I, 1984.

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[DrSamBailey]

Thanks for not dissing my accent 😃! Let me know what you want a video on next 👇

[donjackson]

Don’t apologize for your accent. It’s amazing!

[tomyanno]

TY...first tinnitus video I’ve seen where they weren’t trying to sell me something! Thank you!

[JackAmelard]

Actually your accent is NOT difficult to understand. I love it.

[WCTarheel]

I've had it for about 50 years. I've found that once I notice it and start thinking about it, it gets louder.

[frankca]

Every time someone mentions tinnitus I start panicking because It takes awhile to stop thinking of my severe case. However watching and listening to you was very soothing and your delivery made me quite calm lol. Thank you. After 25 years I found that keeping your attention elsewhere is the only real way to deal with it. I even had one Dr not even step all the way into the exam room just to tell me there is nothing new out there to help and than just left lol.

[benh]

Very informative video, thank you! I struggled with tinnitus for about 5 years in my 30s before seeing a specialist. She gave me great advice that the best way to improve my quality of life was to accept the tinnitus and not expect it to go away or to find a miracle cure. This firm advice helped me tune it out. It is always there above everything else but accepting it is the first step to learning to ignore it. It's bloody horrible if you let it get to you.

[andrereloaded]

I learned to 'tune out'. I have very high pitched tinnitus but I can go days without noticiting it. But obviously as soon as I think about it, I can hear it loud as hell. Music or sound (like a fan) can help greatly.

[firevid]

My tinnitus seems to miraculously vanish when I'm listening to Dr. Sam. Great video.

[terryfowler]

Thank you I have suffered with this for as long as I can remember, I put it down to my service in the Army and Police where I was exposed to loud noises constantly. You explained it better than any other Dr has. I have to sleep with white noise as it is so loud. And hi from your Aussie neighbour!

[BrianOkeson]

I had no problem with your accent, in fact it's beautiful and soothing.

[kgraham]

Years ago, without warning, I awoke with this constant ringing in both ears. At first I thought it would drive me "nutters" but as time went on, I got used to it.
Then, about 3-5 years into the constant ringing, I woke one morning to find absolute silence. No ringing whatsoever. I thought "the silence" would drive me crazy, for sure. As that day went on, there was a slow transition back to the ringing and its not stopped since. Always a constant ring for at least the past 10+ years.
Thank you for this information! And yes, your accent is noticed but still easy to understand. I find it lovely. Thank you for not allowing your accent to stop you from making your videos.

[markfirmin]

Had meningitis about six years ago, constant tinnitus in both ears and migraines ever since. Definitely ramps up to 11 when I've got a migraine. Makes sleep difficult, but most of the time you learn to live with it. Radio on in the background helps. Be lovely if there was a cure!!

[clarencemills]

I have just accepted this for a very long time, it sometimes changes pitch, low and high.

[MySpace]

The best cure is to ignore it and go on with your life.
I have had it for years, and by ignoring it I have lived a full life without even thinking about it.

[kenzpenz]

I was exposed to loud noise early on in my life due to twenty years of the military. I joined the US Army at age 17 and while on the rifle range, I was exposed to the loud noise of rifle fire, and from there on it was from cannon fire, anti tank weapons, etc. I was scoffed at for complaining about my deafness. When I would say eh what's that ? the person would respond "what are you deaf" I served two tours in Vietnam with my deafness after graduating for OCS Officers Candidate School as a 2nd LT and retired with two purple hearts as a captain. I later became a police officer, and people refused to ride with me in my patrol unit because I had the volume up so loud. I suffered through a lifetime of the ringing in my ears, but nobody explained quite nicely as you. I am now 83 years old and suffer through just about everything out there. My four kids, eight grandkids and eleven great grandkids enjoy my sense of humor. My 2nd wife is from Peru and tolerates me well. We have been married 16 years and I love her dearly. My first marriage only lasted 46 years. When I took my hearing problems to the VA I was fitted with hearing aids, but they were not very helpful. I enjoy your accent and as I sit here in my computer room, I can turn the volume up to max. My wife enjoys listening to the TV in the other room. She is very lucky and enjoys perfect hearing. I tell her her hearing is so good, she can hear a mouse pee on cotton from a mile away. Don't change a thing and thank you for sharing....Ken

[marycollins]

Dr. Sam, I'm a 61 year old woman in the USA who is not a medical professional. In 1995 I was diagnosed by MRI and examination with MS at UNC-Chapel Hill, NC. I chose to use diet and lifestyle changes, and was symptom-free within a year. Since then I haved dedicated my wellness to supporting other lay people to be more empowered and to find resources for healing MS and the many chronic health conditions. I do this at no charge because I just believe strongly that Healing and Wellness are our basic rights. I was so happy to find and share your youtube videos in groups I'm in, and have appreciated this on tinnitus for my dear husband of 21 years who has tinnitus. Please continue your great work. You have a wonderful camera style and much of merit to share. Thank you.

[kenwarburton]

As a tinnitus sufferer, I found your video very informative. Your accent is lovely Doctor Sam, and don't let anyone tell you any different. Thank you for explaining!

[petergregory]

Ha ha! The different sound effects of Tinnitus, I couldn't hear the "Whistling".
I have a head full of Ciccada's sound effect.

[fifamaniac]

Her accent keeps me coming back! Love Dr. Sam! Seeing and hearing her always makes my day!