Get to Know Tinnitus Better

Dec. 3, 2010 - PRLog -- The word Tinnitus comes from a Latin word that has a meaning of ringing.  Tinnitus is not a disease but it can be a symptom of another disease such as ear infections, wax in the ear, allergies that can prevent or even induce fluid drain, and others. Tinnitus can also occur from the withdrawal process from benzodiazepine addiction.
Besides as a symptom for another disease, tinnitus can also occur naturally caused by aging process that will resulted to hearing impairment or side effects from another medications, however noise-induced hearing loss is considered as the most common cause for Tinnitus. Tinnitus is common to happen; about one in every five people with the age of 55 to 65 ears have been reported to suffer these symptoms.
Tinnitus and the loss of the hearing function can be permanent, so it is wise to take precautions. When a patient hears a ringing in the ears when exposed to loud noise than it is possible that the lasting damage has already occur. Prevent your ears from exposure to loud noises to prevent damages to the hearing, this usually happens for musicians and DJs, special earplugs customized for musicians are also playing huge role to prevent tinnitus.
Although tinnitus can be cured, it is always better to avoid the source of the problem before it even occurs. You should also consult to your physicians if you are under medications that are potential for oto-toxicity, such as antibiotics and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs that can cause problems to your hearing. A holistic cure for tinnitus is also available; you can check the testimonies from others that have faced miraculous heal using these methods in http://www.tinnitusmiracle5.com