Say hello to tinnitus aurium

Clean your ears! Earwax buildup is one of the main reasons people develop tinnitus aurium. If earwax builds up and touches the ear drum this causes pressure and changes how the eardrum vibrates. How do you know if you have excessive amounts of earwax? Firstly you need to clean your ears with earbuds, that said you shouldn’t poke earbuds into your ear like you’re trying to find gold. Only use the tip of the earbud around the ear as you may potentially damage your eardrum poking around. Some people, especially those with small ear canals, find that earwax commonly gets blocked – if this is the case you can see a specialist and have your ears cleaned more thoroughly with specialist tools.

Glue ear is more common with children however having an ear infection can lead to tinnitus aurium, although many people who experience ear infections do say tinnitus goes after the ear infection. It can be very distressing experiencing both tinnitus aurium and an ear infection. The main reason why we experience such issues is the build-up of fluid. The middle part of the ear behind the eardrum contains three tiny bones that carry sound vibrations from the eardrum to the inner ear. The build-up of fluid in this area means the tiny bones cannot move freely. Exactly what causes glue ear is not completely clear however research has shown us that problems with the eustachian tube are common factors.

Would you agree that ear infections are one of the worst pains? Unfortunately ear infections are very common for both children and adults, ear infections occur when an infection such as a cold leads to a build-up of mucus in the middle ear and causes the eustachian tube to become swollen or blocked. The causes of ear infection can vary but some of the most common reasons are swimming, cold, and trapped dirt in the ear. Some of the ways you can prevent yourself from ear infections are to keep your ears clean, protect them when swimming, and ensure in the colder months you protect your body from bad colds.

Around 1 in 1,000 people are affected in the UK with this condition and one of the main symptoms of Ménière’s Disease is tinnitus. It must be stressed this condition is very rare and if you are experiencing tinnitus aurium then Ménière’s is unlikely to be the issue. Symptoms of Ménière’s Disease include vertigo, tinnitus, hearing loss and pressure inside the ear. If you are experiencing any of these then seeking a professional is a must.

11 million people across the UK are currently suffering some type of hearing loss. Research has shown that age is the single biggest reason why people develop this condition. Most people begin to lose a small amount of their hearing from around 40 years of age. This hearing loss increases as you get older. By the age of 80, most people have significant hearing problems. Other reasons why we may experience hearing loss are;

Exposure to loud noises
Head injury
Stroke
Viral infection

This is one of the most common reasons why people go on to develop tinnitus aurium. For those working in loud environments such as machinery and music events then wearing earplugs is a must. The reason why loud sounds cause tinnitus is due to damage to the tiny hair cells inside our ears. These tiny cells cause vibrations inside our ears and transmit sounds to our brain. When these hair cells become damaged due to loud noise they can no longer transmit sounds and cause tinnitus. Unfortunately these hair cells cannot be repaired.