Tinnitus FAQ
www.bixby.org/faq/tinnitus.html
a resource for understanding tinnitus,
not a substitute for a health care provider
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a benign neoplasm (abnormal new growth of tissue) of the intracranial segment of the eight cranial nerve, also called acoustic neurilemoma.
certain foods may trigger tinnitus.
a benzodiazepine tranquilizer that is used in the management of anxiety disorders.
a membership organization devoted to providing reference materials about tinnitus, funding for tinnitus research, and lobbying to educate others about tinnitus.
drugs that prevents or relieves convulsions.
drugs used to prevent or relieve mental depression and relax muscles.
any of several drugs used to counteract the physiological effects of histamine.
Arnold-Chiari Deformity:
a congenital deformity at the base of the brain, often associated with spina bifida, in which the cerebellar tissue is elongated and extends into the fourth ventricle.
an international association of scientists and physicians.
Auditory Vertigo:
Brain stem ausidtory evoked responses (BAER) test records for brainstem auditory evoked response.
an organization providing service to enhance the lifestyle of hearing-imparied individuals.
an online, realtime chat resource for tinnitus with scheduled conversation over the internet.
an online web site to access past posting to newsgroups.
Deutsche Tinnitus-Liga e.V.:
see Tinnitus Liga.
a substance or drug that tends to increase the discharge of urine.
DMSO:
a colorless hygroscopic liquid obtained from lignin, used as a penetrant to convey medications into the tissues.
access gateway to post messages to alt.support. tinnitus newsgroup.
Endolymphatic Hydrops:
Germany:
see Tinnitus Liga.
a benign tumor or the glomus body, possibly requiring surgical removal. An MRI or ultrasonography process is used for diagnosis.
a physiologically active depressor amine used as a powerful stimulant of gastric secretion, constrictor of bronchial smooth muscle, and vasodilator.
a system for treating disease based on the administration of minute doses of a drug that in massive amounts produces symptoms in healthy persons similar to those of the disease.
a Los Angeles, CA treatment center.
an extract of ergot, a fungus that grows on rye.
abnormally acute hearing due to heightened irritability of the sensory neural mechanism.
a synthethic amide (organic compound) delivered within or administered into a vein and used chiefly in the form of its hydrochloride as a local anesthetic and antiarrhythmic agent.
same class of drug as Xanax, but somewhat less effective and less addictive.
Labyrinthine Vertigo:
a vitamin supplement.
a vitamin supplement.
an antihistaminic used in the prevention and treatment of nausea and motion sickness.
a condition of the inner ear that is characterized by sudden severe attacks of dizziness, ringing in the ear, vomiting, a reeling sensation, loss of equilibrium, and progressive loss of hearing. Also called auditory vertigo, endolymphatic hydrops, labyrinthine vertigo. t-faq Miscellanea contains a report written in Norwegian.
see also Tinnitus Clinic
Otolaryngology:
the branch of medicine dealing with diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the ear, larynx, and upper respiratory tract.
a formation of spongy bone about the stpaes and the oval window of the ear, causing progressive dearness.Otosclerosis:
Recruitment:
an abnormal disproportionate sensation of loudness felt in response to sounds of increasing intensity.
a research facility dedicated to eradication the percetion of distressing tinnitus. See also TRT.
a colorless crystalline salt used in the fluoridation of water, in the treatment of tooth decay, and as an insecticide and a disinfectant.
a treatment center using a "Tinnitus Patient Profile," to design an individually tailored treatment program.
meaning a group of signs and symtpoms that occur together and characterize a particular abnormality.
Sysop:
systems operator, person responsible for maintaining Web Server which publishes Web pages.
head noises; a ringing, rushing, or buzzing in the ears, not believed to be caused by any external stimulus.
a research and treatment clinic in Portland, OR.
the German site for tinnitus information.
a procedure developed by the Royal National Institute for Deaf People in collaboration with Professor Jastreboff, at the University of Maryland. The procedure is available from numerous treatment centers in the United States.
a jaw disorder which may cause tinnitus.
an oral antiarrhythmic agent, similar in action to lidocaine, used in the treatment of ventricular arrhythmias.
a blood vessel derivation from the average or norm.
a drug that causes vasodilation (dilation of a blood vessel).
Vestibular Disorder:
a disturbance or derangement that affects the function of ear vestibule.
Vertigo:
a sensation of irregular or whirling motion, either of oneself or of external objects.
a nonprofit organization for people with inner ear disorders.
VINPOCETINE: A side effect free synthetic derivative of vincamine.
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