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Why Your Ears Keep Ringing (And What You Can Do About It)
Gizmodo has written an introductory post on tinnitus. Check it out here:
Some perceive it as a high-pitched, mosquito-like squeal; others, an incessant electrical buzzing. It can even sound like unintelligible voices or music. It’s known as tinnitus, and it’s a surprisingly common affliction, affecting some 50 million people in America alone. Here’s why it happens, and how you can prevent it.
Tinnitus (Latin for “ringing”) is a condition characterized by a perceived ringing, swishing, hissing, humming, roaring, beeping, sizzling, steady tones or tunes coming from one or both ears or from inside the head. It’s surprisingly common, affecting 10 – 20 percent of Americans, only 1 – 2 percent severely enough that medical treatment is needed. Tinnitus is not a disease itself, but rather typically a symptom of an underlying condition.