“Have you noticed a persistent ringing in your ears and wondered if your diabetes might be to blame? You’re not alone.” Did you know? “In 2023, 9.4% of Canadians—3.7 million people—had diagnosed diabetes. With over 549 new cases diagnosed daily, the number of people affected continues to grow.” Tinnitus—the perception of ringing, buzzing, or hissing […]
Image by stockking on Freepik Although tinnitus is generally associated with hearing loss, it is possible to experience tinnitus without hearing loss. A significant percentage of people, about 8% ,who experience tinnitus will pass a hearing test with an audiogram in what is considered the “normal range”. When you consider the fact than StatsCan reports
We regularly get asked if there is a cure for ringing in the ears, also known as “tinnitus”. While there are treatments that can manage tinnitus and provide relief, there is unfortunately no outright cure. Untreated, tinnitus almost always gets worse and can affect every aspect of a person’s life from sleeping to work. Imagine
What Is Tinnitus? Tinnitus (“TIN-a-tus” “Tin-EYE-tus”) is a medical term used to describe a symptom that is depicted as the sensation of hearing sound when none is present. The sounds heard by someone suffering from tinnitus can vary from the common “ringing in the ears” to being described as: • Hissing like sounds • Buzzing • Sizzling • Whistling • Roaring
Causes of Tinnitus Tinnitus, often described as a buzzing or ringing sound that does not go away, can be caused by any of the following: • exposure to loud noise • a side effect of medication • ear or head injuries • diseases of the ear • emotional stress • ear infections The physical cause of
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