Tinnitus - How ear noises arise and how to get rid of them

A knocking, whistling or hissing sound in the ear, loud or quiet, acute or chronic: this is how tinnitus aurium (Latin for "ringing in the ears") often presents itself. Although the noises in the ears are usually "just" a symptom of other illnesses, in the long term they can definitely impair the quality of life and cause health problems. Many sufferers try to come to terms with their inner "background music"; others, however, reach the brink of despair and suffer from anxiety, depression or sleep disorders.

Is tinnitus curable at all? What is the cause of this "disease"? How can it be treated? In his competent book, Dr. Eberhard J. Wormer offers a comprehensive overview of tinnitus, provides background information and gives helpful advice on how to deal with the noises in your ears. Don't let it get you down! There are many ways to put a stop to the annoying ringing in your ears.

• The most important information about the ear and hearing
• Possible causes of tinnitus
• Basics of tinnitus diagnostics
• Therapeutic offers and tips for self-help