Tinnitus is a condition that makes the ears ring, buzz, hiss, or make other noises that don’t go away. Even though there is no known cure for tinnitus, there are many ways to deal with it and make it less bothersome. We’ll talk about the different kinds of tinnitus and how to deal with them in this post.
Types of Tinnitus
Subjective Tinnitus:
This is the most common type of tinnitus, and it is usually caused by damage to the inner ear or auditory nerve. It can only be heard by the person going through it. No one else can hear it.
Objective Tinnitus:
This kind of tinnitus is caused by physical problems in the ear, like a disorder of the blood vessels or muscle spasms. It can be heard by others as well as the person who has it.
Pulsatile Tinnitus:
This kind of objective tinnitus sounds like a rhythmic pulsing or whooshing that goes along with the heartbeat.
Neurological Tinnitus:
This kind of tinnitus is caused by a problem with the nervous system. It can be caused by things like multiple sclerosis or a head injury.
Management of Tinnitus
Sound Therapy:
Sound therapy can help mask the tinnitus noise and make it less noticeable. This can be achieved through the use of white noise machines, fans, or music.
Tinnitus Retraining Therapy:
In this therapy, the brain is retrained to ignore the sound of tinnitus. It uses both sound therapy and counseling to help people in the long run.
Medication:
Some medicines, like antidepressants and antianxiety drugs, can help ease the symptoms of tinnitus.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy:
This therapy can help lessen how tinnitus makes you feel and improve your quality of life.
Lifestyle Changes:
Managing tinnitus symptoms can be done by reducing stress, staying away from loud noises, and drinking less caffeine and alcohol.
Hearing Aids:
Hearing aids can help make sounds from the outside louder and clearer, which can help lessen the effects of tinnitus.
Surgery:
In very rare cases, surgery may be needed to treat the cause of tinnitus, such as a tumor or a problem with a blood vessel.
Remember that there is no one-size-fits-all solution for tinnitus, and what works for one person might not work for another. If you have tinnitus symptoms, you should talk to a doctor. He or she can help you figure out what the best course of action is for your situation.
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MBBS, MS ( ENT Specialist)Consultant ENT at Kailash Hospital, Greater Noida, U.P., India
ENT Surgeon – Sharda Hospital, Greater Noida
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