Craniofacial Pain Syndrome
Face and Eye Pain; Dizziness
Differential Diagnosis Headaches
Ear Pain, Noise and Pressure
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Tinnitus - Ear Sounds - TMJ DysfunctionTinnitus is a condition characterized by noises in the ears or head. The sounds may include ringing, buzzing, hissing, rushing water, roaring, the sound of a jet airplane, etc.Studies have shown that close to half of the people suffering with tinnitus have a dysfunction of the muscles and joints of the head and face, commonly referred to as "TMJ." 
The Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) is the joint in front of the ear which allows us to speak, chew, swallow, kiss, smile and exhibit normal facial expressions. Almost half of the patients who have TMJ dysfunctions have tinnitus as one of their symptoms. In certain cases, tinnitus may be a result of spasm of the tiny stapedius muscle in the middle ear. This spasm may cause a slight vibration which is heard as a ringing, buzzing or hissing sound. In addition, dysfunction of other muscles, such as the tensor veli palati, may prevent the Eustachian tube (an air passage connecting the middle ear to the throat) from functioning normally, causing fullness and pressure behind the ear drum. Conditions commonly referred to as "TMJ," "TMD," "TM Joint Dysfunction Syndrome," etc., are complex dysfunctions of muscles, ligaments and joints involving the head, face and neck. These conditions are typically caused by injuries such as falls, automobile accidents, trauma at birth, etc. It is very common for onset of symptoms to be delayed for months or years, thereby leading the individual to believe that the symptoms merely started on their own. Tinnitus may be accompanied by other symptoms including:
Read the section on Tinnitus Treatment for additional information regarding treatment. Visit the Gallery page to review actual case histories of patients who had complete elimination of tinnitus and related pain. For more information visit www.headaches.com
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