Tinnitus is defined as the perception of sound without a sound source producing it.

There are a variety of tinnitus, as well as causes that produce them. Pulsatile tinnitus is a variation of these, whose diagnosis down to a much smaller number of possible causes of it.

The pulsatile tinnitus (or pulsatile tinnitus) is characterized by the perception of sound in the ears, and those suffering from this symptom defendant heard a tapping, drumming or beating continued in the ear. This type of tinnitus tend to be chronic if not treated and their elimination or reduction of treatment depends on the condition that produces them.

Possible causes of pulsating tinnitus can be divided into two groups according to the focus of the abnormality giving rise to it.

Vascular anomalies: Glomus tumor, carotid stenosis, congenital arteriovenous malformations, high jugular bulb benign intracranial hypertension and aneurysms of the intratemporal portion of the internal carotid.

Other anomalies: cardiac valve dysfunction, Paget’s disease, hyperthyroidism, anemia, fever, Arnold Chiari malformation, multiple sclerosis and other diseases of high cardiac output.

In many cases the associated condition is very treatable, and after removal of the primary condition, the pulsatile tinnitus symptoms disappear. For example in the case of hyperthyroidism, the excessive size of the thyroid gland is responsible for the compression of the neck arteries, which generates an amplified heartbeat sound in the ear. By removing the gland by surgery or being stunted by radioactive iodine, the pressure on the arteries and it stops the heartbeat in the ear.

For cases of untreatable disease or birth defects, there are many possible treatments to lessen the irritating effects of tinnitus. All treatment options should be examined by the doctor, who must find the treatment that best suits the patient.

Many times we feel sounds in the ears, and this is a common symptom of what we think. It is defined tinnitus and can be felt in one or both ears as well as the feeling may come from the center of the head. Whatever its origin, the sensation or discomfort is usually the same.

Tinnitus is a noise or hiss that is exacerbated when we go to sleep, before sleep, or when we are in silent conditions. This is because the volume is directly related to environmental noise. That is, the more noise the lower the perception of tinnitus and noise as they fall more is the perception of tinnitus.

This noise can occur in both ears continuously or intermittently and with varying frequency, but in each case is important to note that it is not a disease but we are dealing with a symptom.

The causes of ear noises are varied, but if it can be said that those who are exposed to loud noisy places, either by working with noisy tools or machinery or attending loud concerts, are more likely to suffer from this disorder or discomfort.

For all these reasons, it is advisable to avoid this type of exposure to loud sounds and can not avoid them, resort to the use of earmuffs to avoid any damage to the ear. It is also advisable to maintain a continuous blood pressure control, achieving normal body weight as well as exercising regularly.

It is worth mentioning that most often heard these noises are nothing more than a nuisance. There are few cases in which it becomes a disorder that comes to changing people’s lives, but this occur, it is advisable to consult with your doctor.

The tension or tension headache syndrome is a condition caused by nerve compression or nerve suboccipital Arnold. This nerve emerges between the first cervical vertebra and the occipital and covers the entire head from back to front up to the front. When this nerve is compressed produces tinnitus and headache.

There are three main symptoms associated with tension-type headache:

- Headache: The patient frequently suffers from severe pain in the forehead in most cases it is misinterpreted as a result of sinusitis.

- Tinnitus: Tinnitus is a persistent and in some cases, very annoying. Patients usually indicate that humming along to feel as if the ear plug and lose their hearing.

- Neck pain: It is perceived as severe pain or discomfort in the upper area of the neck at the height of the neck. This pain may be accompanied by contractures and bone noise when turning the head sideways.

Given these three symptoms and tinnitus and headache, we can be almost certain that we are faced with a case of tension syndrome. It is very important to its rapid diagnosis and subsequent treatment (always organized, under the supervision of a specialist) to avoid major problems and greatly improve the quality of life of those suffering from this condition.

Other symptoms, apart from tinnitus and headache, may also be associated with tension syndrome, and if they arise, but we will certainly have on the diagnosis:

- Acroparesthesias: While not very common, these paresthesias or tingling may occur associated with tension headache. This generally occurs tingling in his hands when the patient is lying.

- Dizziness is a feeling of instability comparable to be walking on cotton.

- Dizziness: Symptom presented in the most extreme cases and produces the sensation of spinning.