Ever left a loud concert and noticed a ringing in your ears that just wouldn’t quit? You’re not alone. That persistent buzz or hum is known as tinnitus, and it’s more common than you might think. But what exactly causes tinnitus, and why does it seem to stick around for some people longer than others? As someone who’s spent countless nights wondering if that faint ringing...
Have you ever found yourself in a perfectly quiet room, only to be accompanied by an unwelcome ringing in your ears? If so, you’re not alone. Tinnitus, that persistent noise no one else can hear, is more common than you might think, affecting 10 to 15% of the population. Whether it’s a faint buzz that makes you feel like you’re on the brink of discovering a superhero power, or a loud roar...
If you’ve ever experienced a persistent ringing, buzzing, hissing, or other phantom sound in your ears, you’re not alone. This phenomenon, known as tinnitus, affects millions of people worldwide, including myself. My personal encounter with tinnitus began after a seemingly routine course of antibiotics. The sudden onset of a high-pitched ringing in my ears was both bewildering and...
The Uninvited Guest: The Onset of Tinnitus It began in the seemingly innocuous month of November 2014. I was battling a Helicobacter pylori infection, a common stomach bacteria. My doctor prescribed a standard course of amoxicillin, an antibiotic I’d taken without issue in the past. Little did I know, this time would be different. Within days of starting the medication, a high-pitched...