Medical Treatment For Tinnitus And A New Hope
Khemal Dole asked:
Many people think that there is no cure or medical treatment for Tinnitus but a recent breakthrough might prove otherwise. If you are suffering from Tinnitus then this new remedy might be just the one you were looking for.
* What is tinnitus?
Tinnitus is a condition where a person “hears” a ringing sound in one’s ear despite any actual sound being present in the environment. People with tinnitus often complain of a ringing noise in their ears which drowns out all other noises, often making it very uncomfortable. This type of ringing is often compared to transient ear ringing but tinnitus is a more chronic and persistent ringing which can also take the form of roaring, chirping or hissing in some cases.
* How common is tinnitus?
It is estimated by the American Tinnitus Association that over 52 million people in the United States have tinnitus and for about 15 million of them, the symptoms are severe enough to warrant getting medical treatment. And an estimated 3 million people have a very severe case of tinnitus that inhibits them from day to day activities such as attending school or their employment.
* How can you get tinnitus?
Older people are more at risk at getting tinnitus than others but there have been reported cases of children as young as 14 getting it. Mostly, tinnitus can happen due to age related hearing loss or nerve damage in the ear, which is why it’s most common among older people. Younger people can get tinnitus by exposing their ears to sudden and loud noises which can damage the ear. Tinnitus can also occur due to excessive ear wax buildup, use of certain medications, sinus infections, trauma to the lower head or neck area or medical conditions such as high blood pressure, thyroid and diabetes.
* Traditional medical treatment for tinnitus
Tinnitus used to be thought of as a purely psychological condition but not anymore. Once tinnitus was acknowledged to be a medical condition, modern day medicine has come through with prescription medication, stress and anxiety treatment and in some extreme conditions even surgery.
Typical medications use to cure and treat tinnitus have been anti depressant drugs such as Xanax, antihistamines that reduce allergies and some heart medication. There have also been some breakthroughs in homeopathic remedies that some claim to help. For those people that do not like to take traditional medication, homeopathic remedies is an alternate option.
* New breakthrough treatment for tinnitus: Neuromonics
A new treatment option for tinnitus has just been introduced by the medical community which might give new hope to people who have tried other medications and remedies and are still suffering. This new treatment is called Neuromonics or Sound Masking as it’s also called. The concept of Neuromonics is simple. Low levels of sounds are transmitted into the ear by way of an earphone or earpiece, which is similar to static noise, with the intension of distracting the patient. It is hoped that this new sound will be less annoying and more comforting to the person and with time will drown out the more annoying sounds of tinnitus. Although this is not for everyone, with continued use and a little bit of getting used to, scientists believe that the brain will eventually “mask out” the annoying sounds of tinnitus and simply dial it out of perception.
Neuromonics treatment is done through a portable electronic device call the Oasis ™. Once patients have gone through a set of hearing tests, masking sounds are customized to that patient and are loaded onto the Oasis. Patients who have participated in studies have reported that they can sleep better and also perform day to day chores better than they have been able to do.
Once a patient has been administered Neuromonics treatment for a while, the masking sound is cut back for short periods of time to let the tinnitus sound be heard. This is done so that the brain can get exposed to the two sounds alternately and gradually get used to and in tuned with the more relaxing masking sound. The goal is to train the brain to completely ignore the annoying ringing sounds and get used to a more relaxing masking sound.
Although retraining might be done successfully, the results might be short term as the brain might get accustomed to the tinnitus sounds once masking sounds are turned off. Thus doctors recommend used Neuromonics once or twice a week for 2 to 3 hours at a time to maintain the effectiveness of the treatment.
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Many people think that there is no cure or medical treatment for Tinnitus but a recent breakthrough might prove otherwise. If you are suffering from Tinnitus then this new remedy might be just the one you were looking for.
* What is tinnitus?
Tinnitus is a condition where a person “hears” a ringing sound in one’s ear despite any actual sound being present in the environment. People with tinnitus often complain of a ringing noise in their ears which drowns out all other noises, often making it very uncomfortable. This type of ringing is often compared to transient ear ringing but tinnitus is a more chronic and persistent ringing which can also take the form of roaring, chirping or hissing in some cases.
* How common is tinnitus?
It is estimated by the American Tinnitus Association that over 52 million people in the United States have tinnitus and for about 15 million of them, the symptoms are severe enough to warrant getting medical treatment. And an estimated 3 million people have a very severe case of tinnitus that inhibits them from day to day activities such as attending school or their employment.
* How can you get tinnitus?
Older people are more at risk at getting tinnitus than others but there have been reported cases of children as young as 14 getting it. Mostly, tinnitus can happen due to age related hearing loss or nerve damage in the ear, which is why it’s most common among older people. Younger people can get tinnitus by exposing their ears to sudden and loud noises which can damage the ear. Tinnitus can also occur due to excessive ear wax buildup, use of certain medications, sinus infections, trauma to the lower head or neck area or medical conditions such as high blood pressure, thyroid and diabetes.
* Traditional medical treatment for tinnitus
Tinnitus used to be thought of as a purely psychological condition but not anymore. Once tinnitus was acknowledged to be a medical condition, modern day medicine has come through with prescription medication, stress and anxiety treatment and in some extreme conditions even surgery.
Typical medications use to cure and treat tinnitus have been anti depressant drugs such as Xanax, antihistamines that reduce allergies and some heart medication. There have also been some breakthroughs in homeopathic remedies that some claim to help. For those people that do not like to take traditional medication, homeopathic remedies is an alternate option.
* New breakthrough treatment for tinnitus: Neuromonics
A new treatment option for tinnitus has just been introduced by the medical community which might give new hope to people who have tried other medications and remedies and are still suffering. This new treatment is called Neuromonics or Sound Masking as it’s also called. The concept of Neuromonics is simple. Low levels of sounds are transmitted into the ear by way of an earphone or earpiece, which is similar to static noise, with the intension of distracting the patient. It is hoped that this new sound will be less annoying and more comforting to the person and with time will drown out the more annoying sounds of tinnitus. Although this is not for everyone, with continued use and a little bit of getting used to, scientists believe that the brain will eventually “mask out” the annoying sounds of tinnitus and simply dial it out of perception.
Neuromonics treatment is done through a portable electronic device call the Oasis ™. Once patients have gone through a set of hearing tests, masking sounds are customized to that patient and are loaded onto the Oasis. Patients who have participated in studies have reported that they can sleep better and also perform day to day chores better than they have been able to do.
Once a patient has been administered Neuromonics treatment for a while, the masking sound is cut back for short periods of time to let the tinnitus sound be heard. This is done so that the brain can get exposed to the two sounds alternately and gradually get used to and in tuned with the more relaxing masking sound. The goal is to train the brain to completely ignore the annoying ringing sounds and get used to a more relaxing masking sound.
Although retraining might be done successfully, the results might be short term as the brain might get accustomed to the tinnitus sounds once masking sounds are turned off. Thus doctors recommend used Neuromonics once or twice a week for 2 to 3 hours at a time to maintain the effectiveness of the treatment.
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Medical Treatment for Tinnitus – What Stops the Ringing?
August 17, 2009 by admin
Filed under Diseases And Conditions
Steven Wilcox asked:
I have been tinnitus sufferer for 8 years. However, through using a variety of techniques I have had significant success in treating my own tinnitus and have managed to reduce the ringing by about 90%.
Tinnitus comes from the Latin word for ringing and leads to the consistent perception of sound in one or both ears. The noises can only be heard by the sufferer and can’t be detected externally. The noises range from sufferer to sufferer. Personally, mine us characterised by a high pitched whine very similar to the feedback when point a microphone at a speaker. It can be a very debilitating condition. Although most gradually learn to live with it, for some it can be a significant problem preventing them from living a normal life.
Unfortunately medical treatment for tinnitus is in its infancy. In some instances where there is an underlying physical problem the condition is readily resolved. For instance, tinnitus caused by excessive earwax can be removed by clearing the ears by syringing. However, for most sufferers the symptoms are caused by nerve damage which is irreversible. This type of tinnitus is very difficult to treat using conventional medicine.
Medical treatment for tinnitus generally revolves around helping patients to accept and learn to live with their condition. The hope is that, with time the brain will learn to recognise that the offending noise is not a threat and gradually filters it out as background noise. This is the basis for successful method called tinnitus retraining therapy. The other option is to use a masker (device rather like a hearing aid) which generated white noise which hides (or masks) the condition.
There is little place for conventional medication in the medical treatment for tinnitus. Medicines such as sedatives, antidepressants and anxiolytics may help although scientific to support use of the treatments is lacking. Complementary therapies such as Ginkgo Biloba are also frequently stated to have a place in medical treatment for tinnitus. However, results from clinical trials are disappointing.
Personally I have achieved significant success in reducing my symptoms by trying techniques developed by other sufferers which have been established based on trial and error (sometimes over a lifetime). Although evidence is only anecdotal the success that I have achieved using these methods has been quite extraordinary. The benefits have been significantly greater that conventional medical treatment for tinnitus.
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I have been tinnitus sufferer for 8 years. However, through using a variety of techniques I have had significant success in treating my own tinnitus and have managed to reduce the ringing by about 90%.
Tinnitus comes from the Latin word for ringing and leads to the consistent perception of sound in one or both ears. The noises can only be heard by the sufferer and can’t be detected externally. The noises range from sufferer to sufferer. Personally, mine us characterised by a high pitched whine very similar to the feedback when point a microphone at a speaker. It can be a very debilitating condition. Although most gradually learn to live with it, for some it can be a significant problem preventing them from living a normal life.
Unfortunately medical treatment for tinnitus is in its infancy. In some instances where there is an underlying physical problem the condition is readily resolved. For instance, tinnitus caused by excessive earwax can be removed by clearing the ears by syringing. However, for most sufferers the symptoms are caused by nerve damage which is irreversible. This type of tinnitus is very difficult to treat using conventional medicine.
Medical treatment for tinnitus generally revolves around helping patients to accept and learn to live with their condition. The hope is that, with time the brain will learn to recognise that the offending noise is not a threat and gradually filters it out as background noise. This is the basis for successful method called tinnitus retraining therapy. The other option is to use a masker (device rather like a hearing aid) which generated white noise which hides (or masks) the condition.
There is little place for conventional medication in the medical treatment for tinnitus. Medicines such as sedatives, antidepressants and anxiolytics may help although scientific to support use of the treatments is lacking. Complementary therapies such as Ginkgo Biloba are also frequently stated to have a place in medical treatment for tinnitus. However, results from clinical trials are disappointing.
Personally I have achieved significant success in reducing my symptoms by trying techniques developed by other sufferers which have been established based on trial and error (sometimes over a lifetime). Although evidence is only anecdotal the success that I have achieved using these methods has been quite extraordinary. The benefits have been significantly greater that conventional medical treatment for tinnitus.
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Medical Treatment for Tinnitus Might not Help
June 15, 2009 by admin
Filed under Diseases And Conditions
Jon Cielo asked:
Medical treatment for tinnitus probably will not make your tinnitus go away, but, it may reduce it for a short while. Medical treatment for tinnitus will usually consist of drugs, audio maskers, complimentary treatments, biofeedback, and, occasionally surgery. (I discuss these in more detail below).
However, nearly 93% of tinnitus sufferers never see an end to their tinnitus symptoms. If this is you then you could explore remedies other than everyday medical treatment for tinnitus. Firstly though, let us look at tinnitus causes and symptoms.
There are many reasons for tinnitus but the following are probably the main underlying conditions that can produce the symptoms of tinnitus: Infection / problems with inner ear, auditory nerve damage, trauma to the head, whiplash, blocked eustachian tube, Meniere’s disease, otosclerosis, and, drugs overuse, e.g. aspirin. But, many times, you can have tinnitus without any signs of these other problems.
The symptoms of tinnitus are just symptoms of one or more of these other underlying conditions. As a tinnitus victim you will be hearing one or other of the following sounds; roaring, buzzing, ringing, hissing, whooshing, knocking, ticking, etc.
Every person is different and it is understood that the tinnitus sounds you hear may have something to do with the underlying problem causing your tinnitus. Sometimes the noise level is aggravating, but sometimes it can be absolutely excruciating. Sometimes it’s there intermittently, and, sometimes all the time.
So what is the mainstream medical treatment for tinnitus? Typical drug treatments are anticonvulsants, anti-anxiety, antihistmine and antibiotics. Complimentary treatments like yoga, hypnosis, acupuncture and medication are pretty common too.
Biofeedback utilises a series of exercises to relax your neck and head muscles to try to reduce the ringing in your head.
In addition there are audio treatments using things like hearing aids and audio maskers, etc., which try to reduce the sounds you actually hear relative to external sounds. Surgery is an option that is rarely ever used.
The important thing to bear in mind is that medical treatment for tinnitus will not cure it permanently. Some of the medical treatments for tinnitus outlined above could well lower the symptoms for a time, but, they will not cure it permanently.
Remember some 93% of tinnitus sufferers like yourself never get complete relief from their symptoms using medical treatment for tinnitus. That’s why many more people like you are trying out home-based remedies and other non-medical treatment programs.
One very popular program today is a 11 point treatment program devised by a tinnitus researcher and former tinnitus victim, who spent more that two years researching a cure for his own tinnitus.
As a result of this research and live testing on 40 other tinnitus sufferers he developed a treatment program that you carry out at home or office, in just a few minutes a day.
He now shares these 11 techniques with sufferers worldwide and has been getting excellent results. It is super simple to get your hands on this exciting program because you just download it over the internet.
His 11 brilliant techniques to cure tinnitus could be just what you’ve been searching for. Go here cure-for-tinnitus.blogspot.com to find out what all the fuss is about. It’ll only take a few minutes of your time, and you could be well on your way to a cure at last.
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Medical treatment for tinnitus probably will not make your tinnitus go away, but, it may reduce it for a short while. Medical treatment for tinnitus will usually consist of drugs, audio maskers, complimentary treatments, biofeedback, and, occasionally surgery. (I discuss these in more detail below).
However, nearly 93% of tinnitus sufferers never see an end to their tinnitus symptoms. If this is you then you could explore remedies other than everyday medical treatment for tinnitus. Firstly though, let us look at tinnitus causes and symptoms.
There are many reasons for tinnitus but the following are probably the main underlying conditions that can produce the symptoms of tinnitus: Infection / problems with inner ear, auditory nerve damage, trauma to the head, whiplash, blocked eustachian tube, Meniere’s disease, otosclerosis, and, drugs overuse, e.g. aspirin. But, many times, you can have tinnitus without any signs of these other problems.
The symptoms of tinnitus are just symptoms of one or more of these other underlying conditions. As a tinnitus victim you will be hearing one or other of the following sounds; roaring, buzzing, ringing, hissing, whooshing, knocking, ticking, etc.
Every person is different and it is understood that the tinnitus sounds you hear may have something to do with the underlying problem causing your tinnitus. Sometimes the noise level is aggravating, but sometimes it can be absolutely excruciating. Sometimes it’s there intermittently, and, sometimes all the time.
So what is the mainstream medical treatment for tinnitus? Typical drug treatments are anticonvulsants, anti-anxiety, antihistmine and antibiotics. Complimentary treatments like yoga, hypnosis, acupuncture and medication are pretty common too.
Biofeedback utilises a series of exercises to relax your neck and head muscles to try to reduce the ringing in your head.
In addition there are audio treatments using things like hearing aids and audio maskers, etc., which try to reduce the sounds you actually hear relative to external sounds. Surgery is an option that is rarely ever used.
The important thing to bear in mind is that medical treatment for tinnitus will not cure it permanently. Some of the medical treatments for tinnitus outlined above could well lower the symptoms for a time, but, they will not cure it permanently.
Remember some 93% of tinnitus sufferers like yourself never get complete relief from their symptoms using medical treatment for tinnitus. That’s why many more people like you are trying out home-based remedies and other non-medical treatment programs.
One very popular program today is a 11 point treatment program devised by a tinnitus researcher and former tinnitus victim, who spent more that two years researching a cure for his own tinnitus.
As a result of this research and live testing on 40 other tinnitus sufferers he developed a treatment program that you carry out at home or office, in just a few minutes a day.
He now shares these 11 techniques with sufferers worldwide and has been getting excellent results. It is super simple to get your hands on this exciting program because you just download it over the internet.
His 11 brilliant techniques to cure tinnitus could be just what you’ve been searching for. Go here cure-for-tinnitus.blogspot.com to find out what all the fuss is about. It’ll only take a few minutes of your time, and you could be well on your way to a cure at last.
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