Tinnitus Symptoms

What are the symptoms of tinnitus? It has been described as an insect’s chirping; it can impact one or both ears.  It may be related to noise exposure, head trauma, emotional shock, stress, ear infections, hearing loss, anemia and others.  That’s why, if you begin to experience noises in your ears that weren’t there before, you should see a doctor to rule out possibly dangerous causes.

The Medical Practitioner’s Approach to Treatment:

1. Physiscian Consultation:  As mentioned above, do not hesitate to see your doctor.  Some practitioners feel that relief from tinnitus can be obtained.  An audiologist may employ x-rays, audiograms, audiometry, and residual inhibition to determine the cause of your condition.  Generally, non noise-related causes include old age, anemia, a lot of ear wax, hypertension, bodily stress, psycholigical stress and sinus conditions.

Tinnitus may appear to be similar to an insect’s chirping and can have an impact on a single one or both ears. Tinnitus is generally regarded as an indication of diverse underlying symptoms and conditions, like ear infections, anemia, depression, neural trauma, hearing loss, among others. Tinnitus could be just a symptom, nevertheless it should be dealt with as ignoring it only tends to make conditions worse.

2. Medication: This is a grey area.  Please approach it thoughtfully and discuss all the pros and cons of tinnitus medication with your doctor carefully before choosing a drug, if you go that route.

3. Hearing Aids: They may be of benefit by merit of their ability to amplify outer sounds while distracting from the tinnitus symptoms; however, they are innappropriate for those not suffering from hearing loss.

4. Immune System Enhancement and Lifestyle Alterations: Natural is always good.  Consider fortifying your immune system with natural herbs, vitamins and minerals, as well as a healthy diet rich in whole foods: Grass fed beef, fatty fish, free run organic eggs, nuts, seeds, and fresh, organic fruits and veggies.  Having a healthier body and immune system can help relieve tinnitus symptoms.

5. Stress Reduction: I can’t stress this enough, no pun intended.  Stress can aggravate tinntus.  Practise Yoga.  Tai Chi.  Meditate.  Breathe.  Journal.  See a counsellor.

6. Cleanliness.  Keep your ears free of excess wax buildup.  Consider ear-candling by an alternative practitioner, or ear syringing by an MD.

7. Natural Tinnitus Cures: Look for formulas containing Vitamin B, Vitamin A, and choline, gingko biloba, wild hyssop and wild oats.  Also consider accupuncture, massage, craniosacral therapy and homeopathy.  Regarding

vitamins, B Vitamins aid the nervous system.  Magnesium has shown promise in treating tinnitus.  Zinc should be considered, and not deficient.  Make sure you get plenty of Vitamin C and A, as well as bioflavonoids.  Consider circulation boosting herbs.

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