Tinnitus is abnormal ear noise. The condition causes a ringing or buzzing sound in the ears much like a loud concert. However, unlike a night of good music, the ringing and buzzing do not go away. According to the American Tinnitus Association (ATA), tinnitus is a neurological condition experienced by nearly 50 million Americans. Although there is no ultimate cure for tinnitus, there are current treatments and lifestyle changes that ease the effects of tinnitus. So please read on to find relief from the symptoms of tinnitus.
A hearing evaluation with an ear doctor is needed to determine the cause of tinnitus. After a thorough exam that includes a medical history, testing, and tinnitus-specific testing, the ear doctor will determine a course of treatment that could include:
Changing one’s lifestyle lessens the effects of tinnitus. Moderate tinnitus affects a person’s ability to work and socialize whereas severe cases are debilitating. Depression, anxiety, mood swings, sleep problems, and poor concentration accompany tinnitus. Combat these symptoms with the following lifestyle practices:
A nice cup of ginger-spice tea, ginkgo biloba, and traditional Chinese herbs are believed to be effective home remedies to lessen the effects of Tinnitus. Try these tips too:
Tinnitus is a neurological condition experienced by many Americans. The ringing, buzzing and echoing that accompany tinnitus is incurable but treatable. Medications, alternative therapy, and hearing aids reduce the aggravation of tinnitus. Lifestyle changes, a proper diet, exercise, and reducing noise exposure alleviates symptoms and aids in good hearing health. It is time for that buzzing to stop interfering with your life.
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