Tinnitus

Synonym noises in the ears, tinnitus Definition Tinnitus is a sudden and constant, mostly unilateral painless ear noise of varying frequency and volume. EpidemiologyResources In Germany about 3 million people suffer from tinnitus. 800,000 of them suffer from ear noises with extreme impairment of everyday life. Approximately 270,000 new cases are diagnosed every year. According … Tinnitus

Treatment | Tinnitus

Treatment The acute tinnitus disappears in about 70-80% of cases by treating the cause or disappears on its own. In 20-30% of cases of acute tinnitus, the ringing in the ears remains. It is important to have the tinnitus diagnosed by an ENT physician and possibly other physicians, e.g. orthopedists or internists, depending on the … Treatment | Tinnitus

Prophylaxis | Tinnitus

Prophylaxis Since the cause of tinnitus is largely unknown, the only real recommendation for prophylaxis is to avoid atherosclerosis of the blood vessels (risk of circulatory disorders of the ear) and to reduce stress and postural deformities. Prognosis In some cases, even without treatment, there is a spontaneous disappearance of the ear noises. In case … Prophylaxis | Tinnitus