Multi Tonal Tinnitus

Many people experience the periodic sensation of ringing in the ears as well as other transient noises that usually only last a few minutes. The pitch of these sounds can range from high to low tones. Tinnitus is the primary reason for phantom ringing, roaring, hissing or buzzing sounds that do not get better or go away. The condition is defined as audible noises not caused by outside stimulus. Symptoms can appear suddenly or gradually over time. You may experience single or multi tonal tinnitus in one or both ears. The noises may be low and intermittent or loud and continuous. Multi tonal tinnitus may involve two or more sounds of varying pitch, tone, rhythm and volume in one both ears.

Types of Tinnitus

Accounting for roughly 5 percent of tinnitus sufferers, objective tinnitus is generally associated with muscular or vascular disorders. The sounds for this type of multi tonal tinnitus pulsate with the rhythm of your breathing or heartbeat. They may be heard through a stethoscope during a physical examination. The remaining approximately 95 percent of patients have subjective tinnitus, which are sounds only you can hear. Many factors can cause subjective tinnitus like problems with auditory nerves and the way the brain interprets signals. Other causes include perforated eardrums, ear infections, allergies and benign tumors as well as traumatic hearing loss.

Effect on Quality of Life

Multi tonal tinnitus can significantly affect your quality of life. Although the condition affects people differently, it can cause fatigue and stress resulting from difficulty in falling asleep, irritation and interrupted concentration along with memory problems. These factors can eventually interfere with personal and professional relationships as well as create a sense of apprehension or other feelings of emotional distress. While many tinnitus sufferers also have hearing loss, the condition does not mean that you will lose your hearing.

Treatments

Multi tonal tinnitus is a condition that in most cases will not improve on its own. You should seek professional treatment as soon as possible. If the tinnitus is caused by an underlying medical condition, treating that ailment may eliminate the tinnitus. Your health care provider may also recommend medication, masking devices or other alternative treatments, such as nutritional management. Masking, or acoustic therapy, utilizes other sounds to cover up or alter the sounds present in your tinnitus. Stress management counseling and cognitive behavioral therapy can help reduce the stress associated with the condition.

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