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Tinnitus
This is not a condition but a symptom, suffers have the perception of noise in the ear or head. The noise is generated inside the body but occasionally other people can hear the noise coming from the person with tinnitus. Older people are more likely to develop tinnitus but younger people can experience the noises. The sounds heard by those with tinnitus often vary and may include, intermittent or continuous ringing, whistling, hissing or buzzing noises.
The symptoms may develop after a cold, head injury, damage to the hearing nerves in the ear, exposure to loud noise, excessive wax in the ear or a middle ear infection. Others find that taking certain medicines can trigger the tinnitus. Tinnitius can also develop or become worse through stress and anxiety. Depending on the cause of the tinnitus the treatment method will differ. A cure is very rare and treatments can only help people manage and cope with tinnitus. The symptoms may subside for a while and then reappear if stress or any other cause is experienced.
If there have been no changes to your medical condition over the last 12 months, Cover My Travels can provide a comprehensive travel insurance policy with no additional charge.
To take advantage of this offer, please call us on 0800 917 7829 or use our online quote form ensuring you tick the relevant box on the medical conditions page.
