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Calculated Shard: 159 (from laksa026)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa159.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.ynhhs.org/articles/ringing-in-my-ears\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.ynhhs.org/articles/ringing-in-my-ears\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.ynhhs.org\/articles\/ringing-in-my-ears","crawl_time":1772873974,"first_indexed_time":1751903575,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"org,ynhhs!www,\/articles\/ringing-in-my-ears s443","src_root_hash":"8056017582372743959","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"How Can I Stop That Ringing in My Ears?","meta_descriptions":["If you experience a ringing, buzzing, hissing or even a roaring noise in your ears when no actual external sound is present, you have tinnitus. Learn more about causes of tinnitus and treatments for tinnitus."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"If you experience a ringing, buzzing, hissing or even a roaring noise in your ears when no actual external sound is present, you have tinnitus.\nIt’s estimated that somewhere between 25 to 50 million American adults experience tinnitus in some form. While a large percentage of people report only a mild annoyance, about 2 percent of patients – at least several million Americans – find tinnitus disturbing, sometimes a profoundly life-altering disorder that impacts mental and physical wellbeing.\nThose who are deeply impacted by tinnitus often experience anxiety, depression and insomnia; they struggle to function in work or social settings.\nWhile the causes of tinnitus are not fully understood, “tinnitus appears to be a neurological reaction to some form of hearing loss,” said Patricia Lake, an audiologist with Lawrence + Memorial Hospital and Yale New Haven Health. “In many cases, the brain appears to be trying to fill a void from a missing signal from the ears.”\nHearing loss is typically the main cause of tinnitus, but other possible causes include:\nExposure to loud noise\nEar infections or earwax blockage\nCertain medications (e.g., high doses of aspirin, some antibiotics or diuretics)\nMeniere’s disease or other inner ear disorders\nHead or neck injuries\nHigh blood pressure or cardiovascular issues\nIn some cases, no specific cause is identified.\nTypes of tinnitus\nSubjective tinnitus\nis the most common; this is where only the tinnitus sufferer hears the sound.\nThe second kind –\nobjective tinnitu\ns – is exceedingly rare and often related to vascular or muscular issues; sometimes a doctor can hear the sound with a stethoscope.\nTreatment for tinnitus\nThe condition with no clear cause also currently has no clear cures. However, there are many tools patients can use to reduce the impact of tinnitus, Lake said. “We usually start with a hearing test, because, if your tinnitus is being caused by a hearing loss, then sometimes a hearing aid can help,” she said. “If you have mild hearing loss, and you put that sound back into the brain by amplifying it with a hearing aid, many patients experience at least partial relief from their tinnitus.”\nStress and lack of sleep are also contributors to tinnitus, “so sometimes just better sleep hygiene can help,” Lake said.\nSound therapy for tinnitus\nBut sleeping with tinnitus is sometimes difficult, as the sounds in one’s head can seem louder when it’s quiet. That’s why\nSound Therapy\nor white noise machines are helpful for masking the sounds people hear in their heads.\n“Fans or humidifiers can help, and there are also apps you can download on your phone that offer mixing boards where patients can create their own blend of sounds to mask their particular frequency of tinnitus,” Lake said. “Some apps enable the patient to blend sounds such as crickets, waterfalls, trains, oceans and rain.”\nMasking tinnitus, especially at night, “is a little like the ‘Where’s Waldo’ phenomenon of trying to find a single person in a crowded picture,” Lake said. “Mixing sounds often makes the tinnitus noise less significant for the brain, which can help with sleep and concentration. Some hearing aids also have special tinnitus masking settings.”\nOther therapies for tinnitus include:\nCognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)\n: This form of therapy seeks to help people change the unhealthy thoughts they may have about their tinnitus, to make it less burdensome.\nTinnitus retraining therapy (TRT)\n: This is a long-term approach that attempts to retrain the brain’s response to tinnitus and its emotional impact.\nMedication review or changes\n: If your tinnitus is caused by a medication, this can be helpful.\nLifestyle changes\n: Managing stress and reducing caffeine and\/or alcohol can sometimes help.\nTinnitus may be excruciating for some, but it is not, by itself, dangerous. “Dwelling on the sounds of tinnitus can make it worse, so we encourage our patients to engage in life,” Lake said.\n“Participating in activities that are enjoyable can distract your brain and give you more positive feelings. 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While a large percentage of people report only a mild annoyance, about 2 percent of patients – at least several million Americans – find tinnitus disturbing, sometimes a profoundly life-altering disorder that impacts mental and physical wellbeing.\n\nThose who are deeply impacted by tinnitus often experience anxiety, depression and insomnia; they struggle to function in work or social settings.\n\nWhile the causes of tinnitus are not fully understood, “tinnitus appears to be a neurological reaction to some form of hearing loss,” said Patricia Lake, an audiologist with Lawrence + Memorial Hospital and Yale New Haven Health. “In many cases, the brain appears to be trying to fill a void from a missing signal from the ears.”\n\nHearing loss is typically the main cause of tinnitus, but other possible causes include:\n\n- Exposure to loud noise\n- Ear infections or earwax blockage\n- Certain medications (e.g., high doses of aspirin, some antibiotics or diuretics)\n- Meniere’s disease or other inner ear disorders\n- Head or neck injuries\n- High blood pressure or cardiovascular issues\n\nIn some cases, no specific cause is identified.\n\n## Types of tinnitus\n**Subjective tinnitus** is the most common; this is where only the tinnitus sufferer hears the sound.\n\nThe second kind – **objective tinnitu**s – is exceedingly rare and often related to vascular or muscular issues; sometimes a doctor can hear the sound with a stethoscope.\n\n## Treatment for tinnitus\nThe condition with no clear cause also currently has no clear cures. However, there are many tools patients can use to reduce the impact of tinnitus, Lake said. “We usually start with a hearing test, because, if your tinnitus is being caused by a hearing loss, then sometimes a hearing aid can help,” she said. “If you have mild hearing loss, and you put that sound back into the brain by amplifying it with a hearing aid, many patients experience at least partial relief from their tinnitus.”\n\nStress and lack of sleep are also contributors to tinnitus, “so sometimes just better sleep hygiene can help,” Lake said.\n\n## Sound therapy for tinnitus\nBut sleeping with tinnitus is sometimes difficult, as the sounds in one’s head can seem louder when it’s quiet. That’s why [Sound Therapy](https:\/\/www.ata.org\/about-tinnitus\/sound-therapy\/) or white noise machines are helpful for masking the sounds people hear in their heads.\n\n“Fans or humidifiers can help, and there are also apps you can download on your phone that offer mixing boards where patients can create their own blend of sounds to mask their particular frequency of tinnitus,” Lake said. “Some apps enable the patient to blend sounds such as crickets, waterfalls, trains, oceans and rain.”\n\nMasking tinnitus, especially at night, “is a little like the ‘Where’s Waldo’ phenomenon of trying to find a single person in a crowded picture,” Lake said. “Mixing sounds often makes the tinnitus noise less significant for the brain, which can help with sleep and concentration. Some hearing aids also have special tinnitus masking settings.”\n\n**Other therapies for tinnitus include:**\n\n- **Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)**: This form of therapy seeks to help people change the unhealthy thoughts they may have about their tinnitus, to make it less burdensome.\n- **Tinnitus retraining therapy (TRT)**: This is a long-term approach that attempts to retrain the brain’s response to tinnitus and its emotional impact.\n- **Medication review or changes**: If your tinnitus is caused by a medication, this can be helpful.\n- **Lifestyle changes**: Managing stress and reducing caffeine and\/or alcohol can sometimes help.\n\nTinnitus may be excruciating for some, but it is not, by itself, dangerous. “Dwelling on the sounds of tinnitus can make it worse, so we encourage our patients to engage in life,” Lake said.\n\n“Participating in activities that are enjoyable can distract your brain and give you more positive feelings. 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While a large percentage of people report only a mild annoyance, about 2 percent of patients – at least several million Americans – find tinnitus disturbing, sometimes a profoundly life-altering disorder that impacts mental and physical wellbeing.\n\nThose who are deeply impacted by tinnitus often experience anxiety, depression and insomnia; they struggle to function in work or social settings.\n\nWhile the causes of tinnitus are not fully understood, “tinnitus appears to be a neurological reaction to some form of hearing loss,” said Patricia Lake, an audiologist with Lawrence + Memorial Hospital and Yale New Haven Health. “In many cases, the brain appears to be trying to fill a void from a missing signal from the ears.”\n\nHearing loss is typically the main cause of tinnitus, but other possible causes include:\n\n- Exposure to loud noise\n- Ear infections or earwax blockage\n- Certain medications (e.g., high doses of aspirin, some antibiotics or diuretics)\n- Meniere’s disease or other inner ear disorders\n- Head or neck injuries\n- High blood pressure or cardiovascular issues\n\nIn some cases, no specific cause is identified.\n\n## Types of tinnitus\n**Subjective tinnitus** is the most common; this is where only the tinnitus sufferer hears the sound.\n\nThe second kind – **objective tinnitu**s – is exceedingly rare and often related to vascular or muscular issues; sometimes a doctor can hear the sound with a stethoscope.\n\n## Treatment for tinnitus\nThe condition with no clear cause also currently has no clear cures. However, there are many tools patients can use to reduce the impact of tinnitus, Lake said. “We usually start with a hearing test, because, if your tinnitus is being caused by a hearing loss, then sometimes a hearing aid can help,” she said. “If you have mild hearing loss, and you put that sound back into the brain by amplifying it with a hearing aid, many patients experience at least partial relief from their tinnitus.”\n\nStress and lack of sleep are also contributors to tinnitus, “so sometimes just better sleep hygiene can help,” Lake said.\n\n## Sound therapy for tinnitus\nBut sleeping with tinnitus is sometimes difficult, as the sounds in one’s head can seem louder when it’s quiet. That’s why [Sound Therapy](https:\/\/www.ata.org\/about-tinnitus\/sound-therapy\/) or white noise machines are helpful for masking the sounds people hear in their heads.\n\n“Fans or humidifiers can help, and there are also apps you can download on your phone that offer mixing boards where patients can create their own blend of sounds to mask their particular frequency of tinnitus,” Lake said. “Some apps enable the patient to blend sounds such as crickets, waterfalls, trains, oceans and rain.”\n\nMasking tinnitus, especially at night, “is a little like the ‘Where’s Waldo’ phenomenon of trying to find a single person in a crowded picture,” Lake said. “Mixing sounds often makes the tinnitus noise less significant for the brain, which can help with sleep and concentration. 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Boilerpipe Text	If you experience a ringing, buzzing, hissing or even a roaring noise in your ears when no actual external sound is present, you have tinnitus. It’s estimated that somewhere between 25 to 50 million American adults experience tinnitus in some form. While a large percentage of people report only a mild annoyance, about 2 percent of patients – at least several million Americans – find tinnitus disturbing, sometimes a profoundly life-altering disorder that impacts mental and physical wellbeing. Those who are deeply impacted by tinnitus often experience anxiety, depression and insomnia; they struggle to function in work or social settings. While the causes of tinnitus are not fully understood, “tinnitus appears to be a neurological reaction to some form of hearing loss,” said Patricia Lake, an audiologist with Lawrence + Memorial Hospital and Yale New Haven Health. “In many cases, the brain appears to be trying to fill a void from a missing signal from the ears.” Hearing loss is typically the main cause of tinnitus, but other possible causes include: Exposure to loud noise Ear infections or earwax blockage Certain medications (e.g., high doses of aspirin, some antibiotics or diuretics) Meniere’s disease or other inner ear disorders Head or neck injuries High blood pressure or cardiovascular issues In some cases, no specific cause is identified. Types of tinnitus Subjective tinnitus is the most common; this is where only the tinnitus sufferer hears the sound. The second kind – objective tinnitu s – is exceedingly rare and often related to vascular or muscular issues; sometimes a doctor can hear the sound with a stethoscope. Treatment for tinnitus The condition with no clear cause also currently has no clear cures. However, there are many tools patients can use to reduce the impact of tinnitus, Lake said. “We usually start with a hearing test, because, if your tinnitus is being caused by a hearing loss, then sometimes a hearing aid can help,” she said. “If you have mild hearing loss, and you put that sound back into the brain by amplifying it with a hearing aid, many patients experience at least partial relief from their tinnitus.” Stress and lack of sleep are also contributors to tinnitus, “so sometimes just better sleep hygiene can help,” Lake said. Sound therapy for tinnitus But sleeping with tinnitus is sometimes difficult, as the sounds in one’s head can seem louder when it’s quiet. That’s why Sound Therapy or white noise machines are helpful for masking the sounds people hear in their heads. “Fans or humidifiers can help, and there are also apps you can download on your phone that offer mixing boards where patients can create their own blend of sounds to mask their particular frequency of tinnitus,” Lake said. “Some apps enable the patient to blend sounds such as crickets, waterfalls, trains, oceans and rain.” Masking tinnitus, especially at night, “is a little like the ‘Where’s Waldo’ phenomenon of trying to find a single person in a crowded picture,” Lake said. “Mixing sounds often makes the tinnitus noise less significant for the brain, which can help with sleep and concentration. Some hearing aids also have special tinnitus masking settings.” Other therapies for tinnitus include: Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) : This form of therapy seeks to help people change the unhealthy thoughts they may have about their tinnitus, to make it less burdensome. Tinnitus retraining therapy (TRT) : This is a long-term approach that attempts to retrain the brain’s response to tinnitus and its emotional impact. Medication review or changes : If your tinnitus is caused by a medication, this can be helpful. Lifestyle changes : Managing stress and reducing caffeine and/or alcohol can sometimes help. Tinnitus may be excruciating for some, but it is not, by itself, dangerous. “Dwelling on the sounds of tinnitus can make it worse, so we encourage our patients to engage in life,” Lake said. “Participating in activities that are enjoyable can distract your brain and give you more positive feelings. Thinking positively can help many people cope with the frustrations of tinnitus.”
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By William Hanrahan Published July 07, 2025 ![Woman with tinnitus experiences ringing in her ears](https://www.ynhhs.org/-/media/Images/Articles/2025/Tinnitus.ashx?h=801&iar=0&w=1200&hash=4C6F69407A784567581BDBF506115D0C) If you experience a ringing, buzzing, hissing or even a roaring noise in your ears when no actual external sound is present, you have tinnitus. It’s estimated that somewhere between 25 to 50 million American adults experience tinnitus in some form. While a large percentage of people report only a mild annoyance, about 2 percent of patients – at least several million Americans – find tinnitus disturbing, sometimes a profoundly life-altering disorder that impacts mental and physical wellbeing. Those who are deeply impacted by tinnitus often experience anxiety, depression and insomnia; they struggle to function in work or social settings. While the causes of tinnitus are not fully understood, “tinnitus appears to be a neurological reaction to some form of hearing loss,” said Patricia Lake, an audiologist with Lawrence + Memorial Hospital and Yale New Haven Health. “In many cases, the brain appears to be trying to fill a void from a missing signal from the ears.” Hearing loss is typically the main cause of tinnitus, but other possible causes include: - Exposure to loud noise - Ear infections or earwax blockage - Certain medications (e.g., high doses of aspirin, some antibiotics or diuretics) - Meniere’s disease or other inner ear disorders - Head or neck injuries - High blood pressure or cardiovascular issues In some cases, no specific cause is identified. ## Types of tinnitus Subjective tinnitus is the most common; this is where only the tinnitus sufferer hears the sound. The second kind – objective tinnitus – is exceedingly rare and often related to vascular or muscular issues; sometimes a doctor can hear the sound with a stethoscope. ## Treatment for tinnitus The condition with no clear cause also currently has no clear cures. However, there are many tools patients can use to reduce the impact of tinnitus, Lake said. “We usually start with a hearing test, because, if your tinnitus is being caused by a hearing loss, then sometimes a hearing aid can help,” she said. “If you have mild hearing loss, and you put that sound back into the brain by amplifying it with a hearing aid, many patients experience at least partial relief from their tinnitus.” Stress and lack of sleep are also contributors to tinnitus, “so sometimes just better sleep hygiene can help,” Lake said. ## Sound therapy for tinnitus But sleeping with tinnitus is sometimes difficult, as the sounds in one’s head can seem louder when it’s quiet. That’s why [Sound Therapy](https://www.ata.org/about-tinnitus/sound-therapy/) or white noise machines are helpful for masking the sounds people hear in their heads. “Fans or humidifiers can help, and there are also apps you can download on your phone that offer mixing boards where patients can create their own blend of sounds to mask their particular frequency of tinnitus,” Lake said. “Some apps enable the patient to blend sounds such as crickets, waterfalls, trains, oceans and rain.” Masking tinnitus, especially at night, “is a little like the ‘Where’s Waldo’ phenomenon of trying to find a single person in a crowded picture,” Lake said. “Mixing sounds often makes the tinnitus noise less significant for the brain, which can help with sleep and concentration. Some hearing aids also have special tinnitus masking settings.” Other therapies for tinnitus include: - Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT): This form of therapy seeks to help people change the unhealthy thoughts they may have about their tinnitus, to make it less burdensome. - Tinnitus retraining therapy (TRT): This is a long-term approach that attempts to retrain the brain’s response to tinnitus and its emotional impact. - Medication review or changes: If your tinnitus is caused by a medication, this can be helpful. - Lifestyle changes: Managing stress and reducing caffeine and/or alcohol can sometimes help. Tinnitus may be excruciating for some, but it is not, by itself, dangerous. “Dwelling on the sounds of tinnitus can make it worse, so we encourage our patients to engage in life,” Lake said. “Participating in activities that are enjoyable can distract your brain and give you more positive feelings. 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Readable Markdown	If you experience a ringing, buzzing, hissing or even a roaring noise in your ears when no actual external sound is present, you have tinnitus. It’s estimated that somewhere between 25 to 50 million American adults experience tinnitus in some form. While a large percentage of people report only a mild annoyance, about 2 percent of patients – at least several million Americans – find tinnitus disturbing, sometimes a profoundly life-altering disorder that impacts mental and physical wellbeing. Those who are deeply impacted by tinnitus often experience anxiety, depression and insomnia; they struggle to function in work or social settings. While the causes of tinnitus are not fully understood, “tinnitus appears to be a neurological reaction to some form of hearing loss,” said Patricia Lake, an audiologist with Lawrence + Memorial Hospital and Yale New Haven Health. “In many cases, the brain appears to be trying to fill a void from a missing signal from the ears.” Hearing loss is typically the main cause of tinnitus, but other possible causes include: - Exposure to loud noise - Ear infections or earwax blockage - Certain medications (e.g., high doses of aspirin, some antibiotics or diuretics) - Meniere’s disease or other inner ear disorders - Head or neck injuries - High blood pressure or cardiovascular issues In some cases, no specific cause is identified. ## Types of tinnitus Subjective tinnitus is the most common; this is where only the tinnitus sufferer hears the sound. The second kind – objective tinnitus – is exceedingly rare and often related to vascular or muscular issues; sometimes a doctor can hear the sound with a stethoscope. ## Treatment for tinnitus The condition with no clear cause also currently has no clear cures. However, there are many tools patients can use to reduce the impact of tinnitus, Lake said. “We usually start with a hearing test, because, if your tinnitus is being caused by a hearing loss, then sometimes a hearing aid can help,” she said. “If you have mild hearing loss, and you put that sound back into the brain by amplifying it with a hearing aid, many patients experience at least partial relief from their tinnitus.” Stress and lack of sleep are also contributors to tinnitus, “so sometimes just better sleep hygiene can help,” Lake said. ## Sound therapy for tinnitus But sleeping with tinnitus is sometimes difficult, as the sounds in one’s head can seem louder when it’s quiet. That’s why [Sound Therapy](https://www.ata.org/about-tinnitus/sound-therapy/) or white noise machines are helpful for masking the sounds people hear in their heads. “Fans or humidifiers can help, and there are also apps you can download on your phone that offer mixing boards where patients can create their own blend of sounds to mask their particular frequency of tinnitus,” Lake said. “Some apps enable the patient to blend sounds such as crickets, waterfalls, trains, oceans and rain.” Masking tinnitus, especially at night, “is a little like the ‘Where’s Waldo’ phenomenon of trying to find a single person in a crowded picture,” Lake said. “Mixing sounds often makes the tinnitus noise less significant for the brain, which can help with sleep and concentration. Some hearing aids also have special tinnitus masking settings.” Other therapies for tinnitus include: - Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT): This form of therapy seeks to help people change the unhealthy thoughts they may have about their tinnitus, to make it less burdensome. - Tinnitus retraining therapy (TRT): This is a long-term approach that attempts to retrain the brain’s response to tinnitus and its emotional impact. - Medication review or changes: If your tinnitus is caused by a medication, this can be helpful. - Lifestyle changes: Managing stress and reducing caffeine and/or alcohol can sometimes help. Tinnitus may be excruciating for some, but it is not, by itself, dangerous. “Dwelling on the sounds of tinnitus can make it worse, so we encourage our patients to engage in life,” Lake said. “Participating in activities that are enjoyable can distract your brain and give you more positive feelings. Thinking positively can help many people cope with the frustrations of tinnitus.”
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