Is There A Cure For Ringing In The Ears?

Posted on Thu, 21 Aug 2014

Question: Is there a cure for ringing in the ears?? I have had this problem for several years, but the severity has increased. It is usually loudest in the evening. I was tested by an audiologist and the prognosis was slight high end hearing loss. Can this be a side affect from meds? Can this cause other problems...such as interruption of sleep..or is this "just an annoyance".

Answered by Dr. Hariom Sharma (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, there is a cure for ringing in the ears

Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam,
For your kind information there is a cure for the ringing in the ears. There are so many causes for the ringing in the ears but for you , I suggests
1. Strict control on blood sugar and blood pressure.
2. Tablet alprazolam 0.5 mg once in night for 1 month.

In your case cause of ringing in the ears may be diabetes, hypertension, hearing loss and/ or medication.

Thanks

Wish you good health

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Hariom Sharma (29 hours later)

why an antidepressant/anxiety med?????

Answered by Dr. Hariom Sharma (15 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Direct effect by reducing the perceived loudness

Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam,

I have gone through your follow up query; and for your kind information alprazolam have a direct effect on tinnitus by reducing the perceived loudness of this disease. It is an effective treatment for tinnitus in a large number of patients.

Thanks

Dr Hariom Sharma MBBS, MS
ENT Specialist

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj