Tinnitus Following A Brain Injury

Tinnitus, is the perception of sound in the ears or head where no external source is present. Some call it "ringing in the ears" or "head noise."

It is a frequent complaint following a traumatic brain injury and is difficult to documents. In almost all cases, tinnitus is a subjective noise, meaning that only the person who has tinnitus can hear it. People describe hearing different sounds: ringing, crickets, whooshing, pulsing, ocean waves, buzzing, dial tones, even music. 

The America Tinnitus Association has a very informative CD titled Sounds of Tinnitus. It features actor Peter Graves – ATA member & honorary board member – and audiologist Donna Wayner, Ph.D. Track One includes a conversation that answers many questions about tinnitus. Track Two presents tinnitus-like sounds to help you demonstrate your condition to others. To purchase the CD, go here.