Tinnitus is a common auditory symptom characterized by hearing sounds like buzzing (brain ringing), cicada chirping, rushing water, or mechanical noises in the ears or head without any external sound source. It can be continuous or intermittent, affecting one or both ears. Many patients also experience hearing loss, ear fullness, insomnia, anxiety, or even depression, which significantly impacts quality of life.
In recent years, tinnitus cases in Singapore have been on the rise. Beyond age-related hearing decline, chronic mental tension, high work pressure, prolonged noise exposure, and chronic diseases like hypertension or diabetes are key triggers. Since many patients show no obvious structural abnormalities in ENT or imaging exams, they often turn to TCM for effective, holistic relief.
