Types of tinnitus
If you think you have tinnitus, it is important to know what the type is. There are a few different kinds relating to the underlying cause, which affects how it can be treated. Read on to see our full guide on the different types of tinnitus.
About Tinnitus
What is Tinnitus?
Tinnitus is the perception of sound when there is no external sound source. The most common sounds heard include ringing, buzzing or hissing. It can occur in one ear, two ears, or fluctuates between the two and it is usually not something that someone else can hear. It can be either temporary or permanent.
There are no known cures for tinnitus, but in some cases it may go away completely if it is just a side effect of another health condition. So if you treat and cure the other health issue, the tinnitus may also stop. Otherwise, the only treatments for tinnitus are meant to help you manage the symptoms so it doesn't affect you as much.
Different tinnitus sounds
Not everyone who has tinnitus hears the same kind of sound. Here are some of the more common examples of the types of tinnitus sounds you may hear:
Ringing (high or low pitch)
Hissing
Buzzing
Whistling
Roaring
Humming
Pulsing
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