Tinnitus is the perception of a sound in the ear or head that isn't produced by an outside source.  There are many different conditions that can produce tinnitus and sometimes it can occur for no unknown reason.

 

It's quite common to have mild tinnitus, and around one in 10 people are occasionally affected.  One in 200 people have tinnitus so badly that it affects their ability to lead a normal life.

 

Symptoms of Tinnitus

 

Tinnitus is the perception of sound which can be high pitched whistling, buzzing, ringing or hissing.  It can also be quite a complexed sound, like the roar of an ocean.  The sounds may be constant or come and go.  Sometimes the tinnitus beats in time with your heart rate.  This is called pulsatile tinnitus.

 

Whatever the cause of the tinnitus, it's almost always made worse by stress, which can be either physical or psychological.

 

Causes of Tinnitus

 

The source of most cases of tinnitus is within the inner ear, which converts sounds to nerve signals, the auditory nerve, which carries these signals to the brain, and the parts of the brain involved in decoding those signals into what we sense as sounds.

 

Tinnitus is often linked to hearing loss, and exposure to loud noises.

 

Treatment of Tinnitus

 

The most effective method of relieving tinnitus is Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT).  The reason it is very succesful is that it addresses the stress, frustration and anxiety that is known to amplify the sound.  It also leaves the client with a feeling of inner peace in as little as a few minutes.  I am achieving an 80 - 90% success rate with this new method.

 

If you would like a free consultation of how I can help you with your tinnitus, please call me om 0161 442 1747, I really can help.