To send a link and summary of this article to a friend, click here . That's the devilish lot of people with tinnitus. She predicts that teenagers who attend rock concerts regularly will likely experience tinnitus and other noise-induced hearing problems at earlier ages. She will make a thorough evaluation and will, if necessary, refer you to the appropriate medical specialist. Tinnitus can also be caused or aggravated by cardiovascular disease, stress, allergies, an underactive thyroid or degeneration of bones in the middle ear.
Diagnosis is simple, say doctors.
Nevertheless, you should have it checked out to rule out medical causes from the outset. Otherwise, self-help measures may be of no avail. If tinnitus is confirmed, here's what you can do. Mask the noise. Tinnitus is more noticeable when your surroundings are quiet.