If you are suffering from noises in your ears that seem to have a rhythmic beat to them that are similar to your own heartbeat, then you are probably experiencing Pulsatile Tinnitus.
These rhythmic ringing and pulsating sounds can last from only a few seconds at a time for some people, whilst for others it can last for many hours.
Most sufferers are unaware that these symptoms are treatable in many cases.
Often, it is possible to gain relief fairly quickly by making some healthier changes to your lifestyle, and dealing with the issues that causing your symptoms.
If left unchecked, pulsatile tinnitus can lead to general anxiety, panic attacks and depression in many cases.
It is not until these symptoms are eliminated or greatly reduced, that they can put an end to their associated bouts of depression and anxiety.
It is not uncommon for some doctors to prescribe antipsychotic or antidepressant drugs to help cope with the symptoms of tinnitus.
These drugs may make the symptoms easier to live with, but they do not actually cure the tinnitus itself.
Tinnitus is usually a symptom of some other health related issue.
This can include problems with the inner ear, high blood pressure, stress, or may just be a warning sign of the sufferer leading an unhealthy lifestyle.
The only way to cure tinnitus effectively is to identify the cause and take steps to eliminate it by whatever method is necessary.
Living with Pulsatile Tinnitus can have a dramatic effect on the quality of a person's life, particularly if it is causing them to suffer from anxiety or depression.
These sounds in the ear that are caused by this condition are due to a change in the flow of blood in the arteries which are in your neck and head.
Many people have a sudden increase in adrenaline when experiencing these noises, which can cause them to have a negative impact on their thoughts and have the feeling that some impending dreadful event may occur.
Over a period of time, this can lead to serious anxiety and mental disorders that can greatly reduce a person's ability to go about their normal daily activities.
If you suffer from pulsatile tinnitus and associated anxiety and/or depression you should be aware that there are many options available to help rid you of these symptoms.
Being a sufferer of tinnitus for many years, I completely understand the way in which it can have a negative impact on your life.
It can become completely unbearable and something that you are constantly aware of during your waking hours.
It can also have an effect on the amount of sleep that you get because, when you go to bed, this is the quietest time of your day when the tinnitus noises seem louder than ever.