Dear Sir I M suffering from tinnitus(ear ringing) since the last six years.which has caused hearing loss also
Ear ringing sometimes triggered automatically and sometimes i feels better too.it is hampering me to concentrate better and sometimes it is so irritating caused to drop me in depression.The ringing what i feel is like,when an individual feels a sound in his ears after hearing the noise of crackers.I am an army personnel age 35 years.In 2001 i met with an accident caused spine problem for which i had to take the strong dose of pain killers.Please help me out because it has caused an immense downfall in my performance.
Sir i have heard about a sound tharepy for tinnitus in which the paitent is given a treatment in which he is to hear a high frequency noise with the help of some special instruements of similar kind of ringing ears which relief the paitent to a certain extent.if it is so than tell me about this also.
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What Causes it – Most cases of tinnitus probably stem from repeated exposure to loud noises (rock music, gunshots, industrial machinery), which can damage the nerves and tiny hairs in the inner ear that detect sound. Other causes, some of which are easily remedied, include excess earwax, ear infections, too much alcohol, poor blood circulation, and the side effects of certain medications, especially antibiotics or aspirin. Recent research indicates that the ringing probably involves some sort of nerve malfunction in the brain — not simply problems within the ear.
Cut back on caffeine, alcohol, nicotine, and aspirin; they can make ringing in the ears worse.
Have your hearing checked. A properly adjusted hearing aid may diminish or even eliminate the ringing.
Ask your doctor about ear devices that cover up, or mask, tinnitus. Low-volume white noise, such as television or radio static, may also help.
Exercise to improve circulation and possibly ease symptoms.
Consider acupuncture to relieve the buzzing.
Aspirin, especially if it’s overused, can cause ringing in the ears — and so can the aspirin-like herb white willow bark. Avoid both of them if
ringing in the ears is a problem.
Loud noises may be the prime contributing factor to tinnitus. To help prevent further damage to the ears, wear earplugs. They are a boon if you’re often exposed to noisy machinery, music, or explosives.
For the many chronic cases with no readily treatable cause, supplements may be effective. Those listed can be safely used together and usually need to be taken long term, though benefits may be noticed within a month.
Ginkgo Biloba: 40 mg 3 times a day. Standardized to have at least 24% flavone glycosides.
Inositol Hexaniacinate: 500 mg 3 times a day. This form of niacin does not cause flushing.
Vitamin B6: 50 mg 3 times a day.
200 mg daily over long term can cause nerve damage.
Vitamin B12/Folic Acid: 1,000 mcg vitamin B12 and 400 mcg folic acid a day. Take sublingual form for best absorption.
Magnesium : 400 mg twice a day. Take with food; reduce dose if diarrhea develops.
Zinc/Copper : 30 mg zinc and 2 mg copper a day. Add copper only when using zinc longer than 1 month.