tinnitus

Tinnitus is abnormal perception of sound in the ears. Tinnitus is taken from the Latin word tinnier meaning ring. About 10% of world population complains of this symptom. This can be of long or short duration, subjective or objection type, or continuous/ intermittent/ pulsatile in character.
To evaluate a proper history of onset of the complain is taken, thorough examination of the patient has to be done, audiological and radiological investigation is advised, blood examination to rule out any infections.
Treatment is to first treat the cause if a etiology is found. If no cause can be elicited then reassurance is given that it is not a life threating disease and a proper diet modification, avoidance of smoking/ caffeine products and measures to cope with the problem like listening to light music is advised.