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What You Need To Know About Tinnitus

by JJ Currie

Strange ringing and buzzing in your ears is not a unique problem, but one shared by millions of people. The medical term for this condition is tinnitus, specifically defined as perceiving sounds that don't have any source from the outside. People of all ages can develop this condition. It can also be experiences as a hissing, clicking, or even roaring sound, and may be high or low in pitch. Tinnitus often increases in volume when the outside environment is peaceful, so some sufferers can't sleep easily at night.

We might ask what tinnitus really is. Is it a disease? An illness? The truth about it is that it is not a disease. Rather, it may be a symptom of diseases which are more serious than this ringing of ears. These include some blood circulation related medical conditions such as high blood pressure, anemia, atherosclerosis, and malformation of the capillaries. Allergies, ear infections, blocked ear canal, Meniere's disease, age-related hearing loss, repeated exposure to loud noise, and the use of certain medications are also cause this unwanted sound.

What then is the implication of tinnitus not being a disease? One is that there is no cure for it. It might worry us, but if we look at the positive side of things, we must drop all those worries because various treatments are available to help make it bearable. The first thing we should know is that there are natural tinnitus treatments. These are remedies that are practical in a sense that we can do them by ourselves and that we do not have to spend much. One is to avoid going to places that would expose our ears to loud noise. Or when it it is inevitable, hearing protection devices such as earplugs and special ear muffs should be worn. Another is to avoid the aggravating factors like salty foods, caffeine, alcohol and nicotine. So if we are lovers of coffee, soda and cigarettes, then perhaps it is time to change our diet and hobbies a little bit. Protein, choline, zinc, vitamins A, B, and E - these are the vitamins and minerals that our diet should be rich in. Proper exercise would also help since it improves blood circulation.

When natural remedies alone are not enough, the irritating noise can be made less noticeable through the use of devices like maskers or hearing aids. A good, side-effect-free option is to try homeopathic tinnitus remedies or herbal supplements. You could also try some of the various other alternative therapies, such as acupuncture, aromatherapy, meditation, or reflexology. If stress management is needed, some available options are counseling, tinnitus retraining therapy, and cognitive-behavioral therapy.

Above the ones mentioned, getting stressed is the thing to avoid as it just worsens the ringing of ears. Sufferers with a positive attitude toward their condition would find it easier to bear tinnitus.

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Published April 18th, 2008

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