{"id":4877,"date":"2018-07-06T08:15:55","date_gmt":"2018-07-06T08:15:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arizonahearing.com\/?p=4877"},"modified":"2023-11-28T15:06:17","modified_gmt":"2023-11-28T22:06:17","slug":"what-makes-your-tinnitus-worse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arizonahearing.com\/what-makes-your-tinnitus-worse\/","title":{"rendered":"What Makes Your Tinnitus Worse?"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you are one of the 50 million Americans in Tucson and throughout the United States who experiences tinnitus, you are no doubt familiar with (and exasperated by) that annoyingly persistent ringing in the ears. It may be interfering with your sleep and causing you anxiety, irritability, and depression. Unfortunately, although researchers are working diligently to find a cure for tinnitus, there is currently none available. In order to help you find relief from its bothersome side effects \u2013 and, let\u2019s face it, to help you preserve your sanity \u2013 it is helpful to understand what makes your tinnitus worse. Taking steps to avoid these things can lead to a better quality of life.<\/p>\n

Factors That Contribute to Tinnitus<\/h2>\n

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Tinnitus is defined as the perception of sound despite the absence of any physical sound source<\/a>. Patients in Tucson and elsewhere describe tinnitus as a ringing, hissing, roaring, or whooshing sound. It can be intermittent or constant and varies in intensity per individual. Regardless of whether your tinnitus is a periodic nuisance or a full-time distraction, you are probably eager to minimize its effects on your life. The following factors can all contribute to making your tinnitus worse.<\/p>\n