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Tinnitus for many is a disabling medical problem. Nonetheless, tinnitus is not a disease; rather it is a symptom of an underlying serious medical condition such as Meniere's disease. As for its treatment, it is done by first knowing the root cause of why one has acquired tinnitus. It is imperative that one sees a medical practitioner to identify such condition and know its underlying condition, thereby organize the best management, treatment, and care, as well as that of the rehabilitation.
Anyway, here are some guide questions that one must answer regarding the treatment of tinnitus:
. Are you seeing a medical practitioner to assist you diagnose your condition?
. What is the principal cause of your tinnitus? Is the cause being taken cared of?
. Is surgery indicated?
. Are you avoiding caffeine-rich drinks and foods as per instruction by your doctor?
. Are you wearing any masking or hearing-protective devices?
These guide questions will lead us throughout this short discussion. Let us start off by enumerating some of the causes that have lead to the occurrence of tinnitus. Here is some of it:
. Aging
. Prolonged exposure to very loud noises such as in the case of welders
. Irregularities in blood vessels of the brain and ear
. Injuries to the ear and head such as skull fracture and closed head injury thus the manifestation of inflammation and infection
. Food allergy
. Drugs such as salicylates (aspirin) and quinine (and other anti-malarial medications - chloroquine, hydroxychloroquine), and oral contraceptives
. Smoking and alcohol
Once your doctor has known the origin of your tinnitus, then the treatment will commence. Again, the treatment of tinnitus depends on the source of why you have obtained tinnitus. Nonetheless, here are the treatment options:
. Medications
Many effected individuals are psychologically troubled due to the ringing in their heads. They become depressed, stressed, and extremely bothered, thereby leading disturbed activities of daily living. It is for this reason that anti-depressant drugs are given, as well as anti-anxiety drugs to calm them down. Muscle relaxants may also be given.
. Surgery
This procedure might be necessary especially for those affected individuals whose tinnitus is caused by tissue growth in the auditory canal or near the tubes of the ear and the nearby structures. Vascular abnormalities are also taken into consideration in performing this procedure to get rid of tinnitus.
. Vitamins
Vitamin An and B deficiency can bring about the occurrence of tinnitus. It is therefore right to fill what is lacking, and in this case, vitamins An and B. Also vitamins C, D, and E are taken to boost our immune system as well as to improve the availability of the other vitamins in the bloodstream.
. Masking Devices
These devices help in lessening the effects of the ringing the affected individual is hearing in his head or ear. Also, this works by amplifying the external noises so as the focus will not be on the buzzing or roaring sound brought about by tinnitus.
