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Suggest Treatment For Tinnitus In Left Ear

Dear Dr, I am 70 years male, I am suffering from Tinnitus in my left ear (hissing sound)since Feb 2016. As per my ENT Dr. my all three tests of Audigram are perfectly okay. Audiotary nerves are in fine conditions, there are no wax, pain or injury to my ears. I can listen to all types of sounds without any difficulties. However for last 10 days the volume of this hissing sound has increased to such a level that it is disturbing my routine life, I can t sleep properly. My Doc has put me on Absolut 3G (OD). Please advice if volume can be reduced. Thanking you. With regards. Major Arun Kumar (Retd).
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Tricyclic antidepressants, such as amitriptyline and nortriptyline, have been used with some success. For some, treatment with low doses of anti-anxiety drugs such as Valium or antidepressants such as Elavil help reduce tinnitus.

The use of a steroid placed into the middle ear along with an anti-anxiety medicine called alprazolam has been shown to be effective for some people.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr. AJEET SINGH
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Suggest Treatment For Tinnitus In Left Ear

Hello Tricyclic antidepressants, such as amitriptyline and nortriptyline, have been used with some success. For some, treatment with low doses of anti-anxiety drugs such as Valium or antidepressants such as Elavil help reduce tinnitus. The use of a steroid placed into the middle ear along with an anti-anxiety medicine called alprazolam has been shown to be effective for some people. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. AJEET SINGH