Are you troubled by a constant ringing or buzzing sensation in the ears that even interferes with your sleep? You may be suffering from Tinnitus, a condition which causes people to hear a sound without any external source. Often associated with hearing loss, its exact cause is unclear. A new study suggests that a better understanding of sleep could hold the key to managing or even treating the condition.
Tinnitus, often associated with hearing loss, affects nearly 15 percent of world's population. The condition doesn't have any cure, and better ways to manage or treat it can help millions of people worldwide. At first glance, sleep and tinnitus may not seem closely connected. But scientists are discovering that the two might share some important brain mechanisms. And since sleep has a direct effect on brain activity, exploring this link could open up entirely new ways to ease tinnitus symptoms.
