HEAD NOISE – PART XII
A noise from nowhere heard either in one ear both or feels like it is coming from the head or within the body. Sounds of buzzing, ringing, whistling, even music. That noise with no external source, could be that you are experiencing Tinnitus.
Tinnitus originates from the Latin word “to ring “and often referred to as Head Noise.
Only the person with Tinnitus can hear it, which makes it difficult to deal with – temporary or permanent, it is still a nuisance.
It is common worldwide, with million of sufferers experiencing mild to severe Tinnitus that affect their lives daily. Occurring in all age groups, including children.
Tinnitus is not a disease or an illness, and there is no cure, but research is ongoing. The causes known, are stress, anxiety, hearing loss, loud sounds or being in the vicinity of these loud sounds without protection, as well as our excessive volume and listening times on our personal audio gadgets.
An occupational consequence of those within the music industry, military personnel, emergency services, dentistry, teaching, agricultural, construction, factory and the manufacture worker, also found in some sports.
Anyone is at risk on exposure to loud sound at clubs, gigs, pubs, sporting and outdoor events, without protection. Their sound levels/output are not directed at the individual.
Our delicate ears do not get tougher on exposure to loud sounds, unprotected, neither accustomed to. There is only so much the ear can take before it sets out to protect itself, usually in the form of Tinnitus. That is a warning.
Noise exposure is part and parcel of our everyday lives, including every day traffic, so very important that we protect ourselves in the vicinity of loud noise as well as reducing our volume and listening times.
At anytime you feel you may be experiencing Tinnitus, please do check in with your GP. There are plenty of support groups worldwide and therapies to help you manage it. You are not alone.
Taking care of our ears is imperative in understanding the world of sound around us. “Our very own listening device, to warn or soothe us”.
Making you aware because we care.
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