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If you are experiencing ringing or other strange noises in your ears, you might have tinnitus. It\u2019s a relatively common condition, and is often temporary. But sometimes it’s a constant problem that can interfere with hearing and concentration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
People with tinnitus experience sounds that aren\u2019t actually being made around them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tinnitus is sometimes known as \u2018ringing in the ears\u2019, but if you have the condition you might hear humming sounds, or hissing, whistling, clicking, roaring, whooshing or buzzing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The noise can be faint or loud, and it can occur in one or both ears. Sometimes the noise may feel like a sensation inside the head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tinnitus can come and go, or you might experience it all the time. Some people find their tinnitus is an irritation they can learn to live with. For others, it can be very distressing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Two thirds of people in Australia suffer from tinnitus at some point in their life. About 10% have tinnitus that severely affects their quality of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Tinnitus may occur when there is a problem with the auditory (hearing) system, which consists of the ears, the hearing nerves and parts of the brain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is more common in people who have some hearing loss or other ear problem, but it can also occur in people who have normal hearing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Often it\u2019s not clear why people develop tinnitus, which can occur in both adults and children. Older adults are more likely to experience tinnitus because of age-related hearing loss.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Talk to your doctor if you are concerned about your tinnitus. In most cases there is no cure, but the underlying cause may be treatable. There are some things you can do to manage tinnitus:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Many people habituate or get used to the sounds so their brain doesn\u2019t notice the tinnitus any more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Good-quality, properly fitted hearing aids can reduce or even eliminate tinnitus associated with hearing loss. Hearing aids reduce the strain of listening and distract you from the tinnitus by bringing in more sound from the environment around you.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n The video below is an excellent animation of what tinnitus is:<\/p>\n\n\n\nWatch the video<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n