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Tinnitus

Symptoms: Ringing or ting noise in one or both ears that may be constant or come and go often associated with hearing loss.

Medicines: Scientific Name: Thysanolaena latifolia, Local Name: Atila dikge, Kimprang, Broom, Kiljeng, Watre/bamboo, Susume dikge,

Definition:

Tinnitus is classically described as the presence of high-pitched ringing or buzzing that is audible only to the affected individual. It usually results from a disorder of the auditory system, the somatosensory system (head and neck) or a combination of two. 


Tinnitus is a very common auditory disorder affecting approximately 10-15% of the population. Although it is commonly caused by auditory system damages, the role of emotional and psychological factors induces the disorder. Stress has also been found to be a cause attributing to tinnitus. 
 

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