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Tinnitus is a ringing, buzzing, hissing, or other type of noise that seems to come from the ear or head. It can be intermittent or continuous, and can vary in loudness. Tinnitus is not a disease, but a symptom of an underlying condition, such as age-related hearing loss, ear infection, otosclerosis (a disorder of the bones in the middle ear), nerve damage, or exposure to loud noise.

Most people with tinnitus have some degree of hearing loss. The noise heard by people with tinnitus may be a buzzing, ringing, roaring, whistling, or hissing sound and is often associated with hearing loss. Some people describe tinnitus as a high-pitched whining, screeching, or Music. It can also sound like a clicking, tapping, or whooshing sound.

Tinnitus is not a disease, but a symptom of an underlying condition. The most common cause of tinnitus is exposure to loud noise. Other causes include ear infections, age-related hearing loss, and disorders that affect the inner ear, such as Meniere's disease.

Tinnitus is a common problem, affecting about one in five people. Most people with tinnitus have mild tinnitus that does not cause any problems. However, about one in 10 people have symptoms that are bothersome enough to seek medical treatment.

Tinnitus can be treated with medication, surgery, or other therapies. However, the most effective treatment is to find and treat the underlying cause.

There is no single best treatment for tinnitus. The right treatment depends on the underlying cause of the tinnitus and the severity of the symptoms. Some treatments may help reduce the noise, but they may not completely eliminate it.

Some common treatments for tinnitus include,

• Hearing aids – Hearing aids can help people with tinnitus to hear better and reduce the noise.

• Masking devices – Masking devices are special earphones that produce a white noise or other sound to help cover up the tinnitus noise.

• Counseling and support groups – Counseling and support groups can help people deal with the emotional effects of tinnitus.

• Tinnitus retraining therapy (TRT) – TRT is a type of therapy that helps people get used to the noise of tinnitus.

• Medications – Medications can be used to treat the symptoms of tinnitus.

• Surgery – Surgery may be used to treat the underlying cause of tinnitus.