If you are reading this, you, or someone you adore, is probably experiencing tinnitus, endless ringing, whirring, roaring noises in the ears. This condition can be anything from a minor annoyance to a major health issue, preventing patients from working, preserving relationships, even thinking right.
In this post we’ll first discuss feasible sources of your tinnitus. Next we will consider a few of the possible treatments. Finally, we will discuss why an alternative approach to the problem is the most likely path to a cure.
It is difficult to be sure how many sufferers endure this vexing condition. According to Richard S. Tyler’s Tinnitus Handbook, studies have shown anywhere from 13% to more than 30% of the United States population is affected to some extent. Even making use of the lowest level figures, it means there are tens of millions of people with tinnitus in just the USA.
With so many people affected, you would think there would be a good treatment for this condition. But tinnitus is not caused by just one thing. There are many possible causes, making it very hard to treat using standard medical practices. To give you a better idea of why this is tough, check out this list of things that can all cause ringing in your ears:
* Blockages or fluid accumulation, which can be caused by things like extreme ear wax or infections. Believe it or not, excess ear wax can trap dirt and bacteria within your inner ear, which in turn could trigger ringing ears.
* Diseases. Some conditions that influence the middle ear bone framework or the ear drum can also cause ringing ears. Vestibular Schwannoma normally causes tinnitus in one ear. Any conditions that make it harder for blood to flow properly in the head can trigger tinnitus.
* Medications. Some medicines, even typical ones, have been known to trigger ringing ears. Quinine and antibiotics and diuretics can likewise trigger ear problems. Even many cancer medicines can trigger this ugly side effect.
* Injuries. Injuries to your head or neck often trigger tinnitus. The nerves of your inner ear, along with the tiny hairs inside your ear, are very vulnerable to damage. This kind of damage often results in ringing ears.
* Loud Noises. People often ignore the fact that loud noise or noises are a common source of tinnitus and hearing loss. Extended exposure to things like loud music or portable music players at high volumes can cause long-lasting, even permanent damage.
* Foods. Certain things we eat can make tinnitus worse. Stimulants like caffeine can make tinnitus worse for many people. Sugary foods trigger tinnitus in some people too.
* Stress and Depression. Worry and depression can cause tinnitus or make the symptoms even worse. This effect often increases as we get older.
As you can see, there are many possible reasons for your tinnitus. Now let’s look at some potential treatments.
* Reducing your blood pressure. Hypertension can make your ears ring. That suggests anything that reduces your blood pressure could also help with your ringing ears problem. Things like using less salt, exercising more, and lowering your stress level can all help here. In severe cases, you may need medications from your doctor to treat this very dangerous condition.
* Reducing the amount of noise in your life. Loud sounds can harm your ears. One way this damage can show up is as tinnitus. While cutting out noise now won’t eliminate your current tinnitus troubles, it could keep them from becoming worse.
* Another technique is to make use of the healing aspects of aromatherapy and necessary oils. Lavender and peppermint are stated to be very enjoyable (which would presumably reduce stress). Cypress oil is said to assist with circulation issues.
* Herbs may help as well. For example, Ginkgo Biloba is said to improve circulation. Other herbs may help with other causes of tinnitus.
* Exercise. Getting the right kinds of exercise has general positive effects on your well being. This could help you deal with most of the common sources of tinnitus.
* A healthy diet. Since some common foods can make tinnitus even worse, it just makes good sense that eating the right kinds of foods can help.
All of this should make it clear why dealing with tinnitus is more difficult than just running to the doctor for some pills. The situation is too complicated.
To make things more difficult, things that trigger tinnitus can reinforce each other. Anything that triggers your tinnitus can increase your stress level. And being stressed out can amplify your tinnitus, making things even worse.
But all is not lost. The same way that causes of tinnitus can add up to make your life miserable, the treatments for tinnitus can work together too. Combine the various treatment options and you have an excellent chance to eliminate your tinnitus problem. This combined approach is the secret to the alternative treatment of ringing ears.
Bill Mann suffered from tinnitus for years, until he took a holistic approach to the problem. Click for more on ringing ears. To learn about this program for silencing the noise, click here to read more
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