Kenneth Kee

Ringing in Ears (Tinnitus), A Simple Guide To The Condition, Diagnosis, Treatment And Related Conditions (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

Ringing in Ears (Tinnitus) is the medical symptom of awareness of sound in the human ear or head when there is no outside source of the sounds. It is not a sickness but a symptom of an underlying disorder. Tinnitus is often called ringing in the ears but it may also sound like blowing, humming, roaring, buzzing, hissing, whistling, or sizzling. The sounds the patient hears can be soft or noisy. The patient may even believe he or she is hearing air escaping, water running, the inside of a seashell, or musical notes. Nearly every body notices a mild form of tinnitus once in a while that only lasts a few minutes. Constant or returning tinnitus is upsetting and makes it difficult to focus or sleep. Almost 12 % of men who are 65 to 74 years of age are affected by tinnitus. 1. Construction site workers 2. MP3 player users 3. Rock concert audiences 4. Gun and rifle users Causes It is not known precisely what induces a person to "hear" sounds with no external source of the noise. Tinnitus may happen with hearing loss. Occasionally, it is an indication of high blood pressure, an allergy, or anemia. Infrequently, tinnitus is a sign of a severe disorder like a tumor or aneurysm. The causes of Ringing in Ears (Tinnitus) are: 1. Hearing loss is the most frequent cause. Age or trauma to the ear (through noise, drugs, or chemicals) induce the injury of the segment of the ear for hearing (the cochlea) becomes destroyed. Hearing loss can happen from loud noises Because the cochlea does not transmit the normal signals to the brain, the brain becomes perplexed and basically produces its own sound (the tinnitus) to make up for the lack of normal sound signals. 2. Ear damage is normally noticed in both ears because both ears are normally exposed 3. The bad effects of extremely loud noise from firearms, high intensity music or other sources are a very frequent cause of tinnitus because of hearing nerve injury. 4. Ear infections or excess wax in the ear Foreign objects in the ear can produce the ringing sound. 5. Drugs such as aspirin (if overused), amino glycoside antibiotics and quinine may injure the hearing nerve. Alcohol, caffeine, antibiotics, aspirin, or other drugs can also induce ear noises. 6. Brain tumor called an acoustic neuroma which develops on the nerve that supplies hearing can induce tinnitus. 7. Meniere's disease -- an inner ear disorder that affects hearing loss and dizziness his tinnitus normally affects one ear unlike the hearing loss in both ears. The sound that they recognize in the ear or head has been mentioned as: 1. Ringing, 2. Whistling, 3. Vacuuming, 4. Hammering, 5. Buzzing Ringing in Ears (Tinnitus) is diagnosed: 1. Complete history and physical examination of the head and neck 2. A complete hearing test (audiogram) 3. Auditory brainstem response 4. Brain scan such as a computerized tomography (CT) scan or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) Tinnitus can be hidden by other sounds: 1. Low-level music, ticking clocks, or other noises may assist the patient not perceive the tinnitus. 2. Tinnitus is often more obvious when the patient goes to bed at night because the environment is quieter. 3. Any noise in the room, like a humidifier, white noise machine, or dishwasher, can assist mask tinnitus 4. The patient must be taught methods to relax. The most frequent treatments are: 1. There may be physical injury to the inner ear or ear drum, in which case surgery may be essential. 2. If no physical injury is discovered, the doctor will give different drugs. Some doctors assert to be able to decrease the ringing by combining an inner-ear injection of lignocaine. Vagal nerve stimulation in the patient produced a decrease in tinnitus lasting for 2 mths TABLE OF CONTENT Introduction Chapter 1 Ringing in Ears (Tin...

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kenneth Kee
• Erscheinungstermin: 30. Dezember 2017
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781370470198
• Artikelnr.: 75905596

Autorenporträt

Dr. Kenneth Kee is a well-known medical doctor from Singapore who has been practicing medicine since 1972.
He graduated from the University of Singapore and furthered his studies with a Master of Science in Health Management in 1991, followed by a Ph.D. in Healthcare Administration in 1993.
Dr. Kee established Kee Clinic in 1974, located in the Holland Drive area of Singapore. The clinic has been a prominent feature of the community, offering general medical services for 5 decades.
Dr Kee also served his country Singapore as a national service police Inspector at night from 1975 to 1985 while working at his clinic during the day.
He had served as a police guard to the Woodland Petroleum Tanks at night during the Indonesian Confrontation period, took part in police rounds at night in the Beach Road area and taught First aid and emergency resuscitation to Police recruits.
He received the Singapore Police Bicentennial 2020 Medallion on 1st March 2024 as recognition for his work in the Singapore Police.
Even as he grew older, Dr. Kee continued to work actively in his clinic, although he eventually reduced his consultation hours.
Beyond his medical career, Dr. Kee is also an author.
He started writing about medical conditions in 2007, using blogs and other online platforms to share his knowledge with a broader audience.
Over time, he published various books, many of which provide simple and accessible guides to different health conditions.
His works include "A Family Doctor's Tale," "My Personal Singapore History," and numerous medical guides, available through platforms like Amazon.
His books often combine his personal experiences as a family doctor with insights into Singapore's healthcare system and history.
Dr. Kee has written extensively on health topics, contributing to both medical literature and general knowledge resources.

Dr. Kenneth Kee has written numerous books, primarily focused on health education and personal experiences as a family doctor. Some of his notable titles include:
"A Family Doctor's Tale"
This book is a blend of Dr. Kee's personal experiences and his reflections on being a family doctor in Singapore. It's a great choice if you're looking for a narrative that combines both medical knowledge and human stories.
"Specialized Medical Conditions"
Books like **"Congestive Heart Failure: Diagnosis and Treatment"** focus on specific conditions, offering in-dept...