Tinnitus is commonly defined as a ringing in the ears However some people also hear it as a roaring, snapping, hissing or buzzing sound. It may be soft or loud, and it might affect both the ears or only one. For some people, it’s a slight irritation. For others, it can hinder sleep and can give rise to emotive agony.

Tinnitus facts

•  unusual ear noise.
• It can be due to involvement in any of the three ear sections: the outer ear, the middle ear, the inner ear, and can also the brain.
• Continuing unresolved tinnitus is assessed with a hearing test (audiogram).
• Pediatric
• Commonly considered as an adulthood sign; this may be why tinnitus in children is mostly ignored. Children with hearing damage have a high incidence , however they do not express that they have tinnitus. Children do not usually report naturally and their grievances may not be taken earnestly.

Symptoms

In many circumstances it is not a grave problem, but a botheration. can rise in any of the ensuing areas: the outer ear, the middle ear, the inner ear, or brain irregularities. Specific tinnitus or head noise is typical. If one goes into a sound proof cubicle and the outside noise is reduced, one becomes conscious of this noise.

Traumatic perforation of tympanic membrane

May be due to trauma with pins,match stick etc.A sudden slap, or a sudden blast or diving may be the cause.

Treatment

Most of these perforations heal by itself. If it persists a myringoplasty surgery may be required.