Tinnitus is a condition where the person perceives abnormal sounds ?u?h ?? clicking, hissing, ringing, clicking, roaring, chirping and other noise. Usually the noise only exists in the sufferers head and no one else can hear it. Depending on the severity of the condition, the sounds can be intermittent or continuous.
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One type of tinnitus is known as pulsatile tinnitus and it can either be in one ear or both ears. It’s called pulsatile tinnitus because th? sounds are regular ?nd coincides w?th th? heartbeat ?f th? patient. Symptoms may range from mild to severe and can be acute or chronic. Duration of symptoms may range from several days to months. Approximately 6 percent of the global population suffers from pulsatile tinnitus. That means millions of sufferers around the world.
There are several causes of tinnitus but as far as pulsatile tinnitus is concerned, the most common cause is the unusual coupling ?f in th? blood vessels th?t surrounding the eardrum. When there is increased blood flow ?n th? arteries ?nd veins that are near to the inner ear, the sound is conducted t? th? ear and the end result is pulsatile tinnitus. Other causes of pulsatile tinnitus are hypertension, anemia, hyperthyroidism and in rare cases, vascular tumors in the middle ear.
Some sufferers of chronic middle ear infections, carotid artery aneurysms and arterial wall hardening have also displayed tinnitus symptoms. To be precise, circulatory problems in the head and neck are usually responsible for pulsatile tinnitus.The usual symptoms of pulsatile tinnitus is the rhythmic and regular ringing sound that is accompanied by the sound of the heartbeat. The sound could be a low-pitched booming or it could be a high-pitched snapping sound. Headaches, sleep disorders, depression and dizziness are also related symptoms of pulsatile tinnitus.
Doctors will be able to hear the ringing noise ?n pulsatile tinnitus w?th th? help ?f ?n appropriate device. This is called objective tinnitus. If the sounds can’t be heard by others, it is known as subjective tinnitus.
In most cases, the doctor will do a computed tomography (CT) scanning ?nd magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) to ascertain what is wrong and how the problem can be rectified. Pulsatile tinnitus can only be treated effectively once the cause is determined. It is crucial that you see a doctor to treat this condition. Pulsatile tinnitus could be a symptom of other more dangerous health problems. Pulsatile tinnitus rarely results in hearing loss because its cause is totally different from the more common forms of tinnitus.
Other ways to treat pulsatile tinnitus may be reducing cholesterol levels to a healthy range, surgery to reduce blockage in the carotid artery, relaxation techniques, etc. One of the best ways to alleviate the symptoms of pulsatile tinnitus will be to lead a healthy lifestyle by incorporating a healthy diet and exercise regimen in it.
This will improve blood circulation, reduce cholesterol levels and your immune system will also be stronger. There will be less chances of getting pulsatile tinnitus. This is not a life-threatening condition but to a large part, it can be avoided or controlled.