What is tinnitus?
Tinnitus is a subjective experience, unique to each individual. Essentially, it involves perceiving sound in the absence of an external source. Those with tinnitus may perceive various noises such as ringing, buzzing, hissing, whistling, or others. The condition can be constant or intermittent, with the volume fluctuating from one instance to another.
While tinnitus manifests in diverse forms, Tinnitus Help aims to support everyone affected by it. The following descriptions outline potential sounds associated with tinnitus, but it’s important to recognise that each person’s experience of tinnitus is distinct and may sound different.
Types of Tinnitus
“Tinnitus refers to the perception of sound in the absence of any external stimulus”
Pulsatile
Pulsatile tinnitus is a type of ear ringing or noise that seems to have a rhythmic pulsing sound, often in sync with the heartbeat. Unlike non-pulsatile tinnitus which typically presents as a constant buzzing or ringing in the ears, pulsatile tinnitus is characterised by hearing your own heartbeat in one or both ears. This sensation can be disruptive and distressing for those experiencing it.
Hyperacusis – Sound sensitivity
There are different categories and reasons for sensitivity to sound, as well as the effectiveness of therapy in managing this condition.
Musical Hallucinations / Tinnitus
Musical hallucination is the perception of hearing music in the absence of any actual musical sound.
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