Arteriosclerotic Vascular Disease Pulsatile Tinnitus Treatment.
Did you know that pulsatile tinnitus only affects approximately 3% of tinnitus sufferers however it is by far the worst version of this condition. The distinct difference is that the ringing that is in your ears is not only heard by you, but can be heard by people near you also. Many people are unaware that they have pulsatile tinnitus symptoms until it is well defined and therefore harder to treat, so make sure you are aware of these causes and follow the advise to treat it before it becomes to late.
Basic cause of pulsatile tinnitus
So the common symptom is an irregular blood flow that occurs in the arteries and vessels around the neck and head. There are many diseases and conditions that can cause this to happen so I will list the common ones and the treatments that can be used to help reduce the tinnitus.
Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH)
This is when there is increased pressure on the brain however there is no tumor or any other disease present. The most common symptom along with the ear ringing is a throbbing headache. Treatments include a Lumbar Puncture that drains the cerebrospinal fluid, medication (please consult your doctor) and surgery. Surgery is always the last resort and again you should consult your doctor for more information.
Arteriosclerotic vascular disease (ASVD)
This is usually due to high cholesterol and a build up of fatty materials in the artery walls that obviously reduce the flow of blood through the vessel. By getting healthier and stopping smoking and starting regular exercise this can help dramatically. If there is no relief then other alternate treatments are looked at but be diligent and decrease your cholesterol.
Venous Hum
This is when your internal jugular arteries are drained while blood flows through your vertebral vessels to your head. The flow through your veins causes them to vibrate and create a humming noise which you can hear. You can find relief from simply applying pressure to the affected veins and the ringing should subside.
