Problem
Tinnitus
Other Names:
Head noiseRinging in ear
Nature:
This hearing disorder is characterized by ringing or whistling in the ear, or a succession of notes, almost like music. A common cause is over-exposure to sudden or continuous loud noise resulting in damage to the part of the inner ear concerned with hearing -- often the cochlea. The brain interprets the malfunction as a sound. Related or aggravating conditions may be due to poor blood circulation, lack of vitamin B (essential for the nervous system), cervical osteoarthritis, deafness caused by quinine or aspirin, Meniere's disease or a tumour in the ear.
Incidence:
It is estimates that one in six adults suffers from tinnitus at some point in their lives.
Broader Problems:
Hearing defectsDiseases of the earDisorders of the headSymptoms of sense organ diseasesHealth hazards of exposure to noiseNoise pollution Related Problems:
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Medicine → EarMedicine → Hearing, speech
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Societal Problems → Pollution
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
G: Very specific problems Date of last update
04.10.2020 – 22:48 CEST