What is Tinnitus?

Experiencing a buzzing, clicking, ringing, hissing, or roaring sound in the ears in the absence of external noise? If so, it’s possible you may have a condition better known as tinnitus. The pitch and loudness of these “sounds” vary from patient to patient. It can constant or intermittent. Tinnitus that becomes loud, doesn’t go away and adversely affects quality of life should be addressed by a hearing healthcare provider.

Tinnitus is not a disease, but a condition that is typically linked to a problem with the auditory pathway. In some cases, tinnitus can also be related to certain cardiovascular diseases or medications.