Tinnitus is noise perceived in the ears that does not come from sound generated in the external environment. Most cases of tinnitus occur in conjunction with hearing loss. Continuous or intermittent noise may occur as buzzing, ringing, roaring,...
The human ear has three main parts--the outer ear, the middle ear also known as the auditory canal, and the ear drum or tympanic membrane. The eustachian tubes connect the upper part of the throat to the middle ear. These tubes allow the pressure...
Plugged ears are a common problem and may be a sign of an underlying hearing loss. Anything that blocks the outer, middle or inner ear can interfere with the normal hearing mechanism and result in decreased hearing. Conditions such as wax, foreign...
A bump anywhere on the finger joint can be alarming even if no pain is involved. Luckily, most bumps are noncancerous; however, a doctor is best at determining the cause and if there is reason for concern. Ganglion cysts are common no-pain bumps...
Anyone who has spent too much time in the bath, swimming, washing dishes or in other activities that expose the skin of the hands to water has noticed that the fingers and palms become wrinkled. According to the Library of Congress, most...
Tinnitus affects 20 percent of the American population, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. It is a symptom characterized by a sound heard in the inner ear. You can experience temporary tinnitus when you are exposed to very...
