How To Get Rid Of Ringing In Ears?
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Needs management Consult Otorhinolaryngologist
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking
I read your question and i understand your concern. This sensation of hearing ringing, buzzing, hissing, chirping, whistling, or other sound which you feel are likely Tinnitus and has multiple possibilities. It may be due to following causes
Blockages of the ear due to a buildup of wax, an ear infection, or rarely, a benign tumor of the nerve that allows us to hear (auditory nerve)
Certain drugs -- most notably aspirin, several types of antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, sedatives, and antidepressants, as well as quinine medications; tinnitus is cited as a potential side effect for about 200 prescription and nonprescription drugs.
The natural aging process, which can cause deterioration of the cochlea or other parts of the ear
Meniere's disease, which affects the inner part of the ear
Otosclerosis, a disease that results in stiffening of the small bones in the middle ear
Other medical conditions such as high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, circulatory problems, anemia, allergies, an underactive thyroid gland, and diabetes
Neck or jaw problems, such as temporomandibular joint (TMJ) syndrome
Injuries to the head and neck
Tinnitus can worsen in some people if they drink alcohol, smoke cigarettes, drink caffeinated beverages, or eat certain foods. For reasons not yet entirely clear to researchers, stress and fatigue seem to worsen tinnitus.
Get to your otorhinolaryngologist and discuss the following management options with them.
You need to be evaluated for that and also other possibilities of tinnitus like Meniere's disease etc.Here are some options to help the management of tinnitus discus them with your doctor.
Surgical options: endolymphatic shunt, nerve section, or labyrinthectomy and ototoxic antibiotic injection.provides relief for 40-80% of such patients. Interestingly, the recent advent of gentamicin or corticosteroids has resulted in a higher percentage of patients describing either temporary or permanent relief from tinnitus. The exact mechanism of relief is unknown, but relief is greatly appreciated by patients.
Medical options
Electrical stimulation, Biofeedback, Cochlear Implants,rTMS (Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation), Neuromonics, COunseling , Tinnitus maskers and support groups are some options discuss them with your doctor.
Pharmacologic therapy helps in the treatment of tinnitus for the 80% of patients who endure related depression. Administration of nortriptyline (50 mg at bedtime) is the most helpful treatment. Nortriptyline may induce dry mouth, often causing patients to terminate treatment before achieving therapeutic effect. Often, 3-4 weeks of therapy are necessary before benefits appear. Other antidepressants may be useful in treating tinnitus, but judgment in their use is paramount. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors are considered to have a better safety profile compared with tricyclic antidepressants. Paroxetine (Paxil) in low doses of 10 mg at bedtime has recently been shown to be helpful. Also, sertraline (Zoloft), at a fixed dose of 50 mg/d, demonstrated a significant reduction in tinnitus severity, as well as a reduction in anxiety and depressive symptoms.
Many physicians have used benzodiazepines to treat tinnitus. The theory has been that this is an anxiety disorder and the benzodiazepines should help. Unfortunately, because depression and obsessive-compulsive disorders predominate in this group, the benzodiazepines can cause more harm than good. Thus, they should be avoided as initial therapy.
Homeopathic therapy
Gingko Biloba , Niacin, Combination Supplements and acupuncture are some of the options.
I hope it helps. Take good care of yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please.
Regards
Khan