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Understanding Tinnitus
Tinnitus is an ear problem characterized as a ringing sound that occurs unexpectedly to a person. This happens to everyone. As it manifests, description may vary among those who are experiencing it. To some it may appear as a humming or a ticking sound and may also feel the presence of a pressure in it. What Causes Tinnitus?A variety of conditions can lead to tinnitus:Prolonged exposure to loud sounds is the most common cause of tinnitus. Blockages of the ear due to a buildup of wax, an ear inf…
Understanding Taste Disorders
Taste is one of the traditional five senses. It usually refers to the ability to detect the flavor of substances. It involves a complex process where tiny molecules are released by certain substances that finds its way into special sensory cells in the mouth, nose and throat. These cells are then stimulated by the molecules and transmit messages through the nerves of the brain which then identifies the taste. Most of the taste cells, also known as gustatory cells are clustered within taste buds …
Smell Disorders
The sense of smell allows living things to detect and identify certain odors. It forms part of the body’s chemical sensing system. The sense of smell or the olfactory system is usually closely associated with the sense of taste. Olfactory nerve cells found in the nose, can be stimulated by the odors around us. These cells send signals to the brain as it becomes stimulated by certain odor molecules to elicit a certain reaction. The sense of smell can be influenced by the other senses as it also i…
Understanding The Symptoms of Vertigo
You are walking down the hallway when you suddenly have an uncomfortable and unusual feeling of Dizziness. You are so scared out of your wits as you see objects spinning and feel pulled to one side. You lose your balance and crawl your way to the bedroom and climb into the bed. You have never experienced this before in your life and are wondering what is this thing that makes you feel you are in a merry-go-round? Chances are you may be having symptoms of vertigo. What is vertigo?Unlike what most…
Understanding Menières Disease
In 1861, Prosper Ménière, a French physician described a medical condition characterized by episodes of vertigo, tinnitus or ringing or buzzing in the ears, fluctuating hears loss, and a sensation of pressure or fullness in the ear. The disease, which is now named after him, affects about 3-5 million Americans, and around 100,000 people are diagnosed every year in the country. Causes of Ménière’s diseaseThe exact cause of Ménière’s disease remains unknown. But researchers are looking at a number…
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