Why Do Hearing Loss and Tinnitus Sometimes Occur During Pregnancy?
Pregnancy can be an exciting time, but it can also come with a long list of uncomfortable side effects, including hearing loss and tinnitus. In fact, tinnitus affects approximately one in three pregnant women, compared to one in 10 who aren’t. We review the connection between these conditions below. Causes of Audiological Problems During Pregnancy …
Tips for Falling Asleep With Tinnitus
Many things can prevent you from falling asleep, including stress or too much caffeine. If tinnitus is what’s keeping you from getting a good night’s rest, consider trying a few of these tips. What is Tinnitus? Tinnitus is often described as a ringing in the ears. However, some people experience it as a hissing, buzzing,…
Can OTC Pain Relievers Cause Tinnitus?
Over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers have been helping people kick headaches and overcome sprained ankles for generations. However, new research has linked frequent use of these drugs to tinnitus. We review the study below. What Is Tinnitus? Have you ever been standing too close to a Vero Beach Volunteer Fire Dept. station when a truck pulls…
Are Pregnant Women More Likely to Experience Tinnitus?
Pregnancy is an exciting time, but it causes many uncomfortable symptoms such as fatigue, nausea, mood swings, headache, back pain and more. One lesser known symptom is tinnitus, which describes a phantom ringing, hissing, buzzing, roaring or whooshing sound in the ears. For some, tinnitus may match the rhythm of their heartbeat, known as pulsatile…
How to Manage Your Tinnitus During COVID
Many are experiencing anxiety, financial insecurity, isolation and a huge disruption to their normal routine. While it is difficult to cope with tinnitus under normal circumstances, the global pandemic has made managing the ringing in the ear even more difficult. As we learn to adjust to the “new normal,” figuring out new ways to cope…
Your Tinnitus Questions Answered
Even though about 10 percent of the adult population experiences tinnitus, it is not often talked about. Because of that, many who hear a ringing or buzzing in the ear are left with unanswered questions. We put together a list of the most common tinnitus questions and answers below. What Causes Tinnitus? Tinnitus is a…
Can You Be Making Your Tinnitus Worse?
About one in five people in Florida has tinnitus. This ringing in the ears occurs as a result of damage to the sensory nerves in the inner, called hair cells. Unfortunately, once the nerve cells are destroyed, they cannot regenerate. Tinnitus has no cure, but there are strategies that allow you to manage it successfully…