I am a teenager and I have constant tinnitus. I got it during an ear infection a year ago and it has not gone away. I took hearing tests, and the tests say my hearing is perfect, and I can hear eveything fine, but the ringing bothers me. I have no symptoms of any other disease, so I don't know what to do.
2007-03-27 12:47:14 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
Cut back on caffeine, alcohol, nicotine, and aspirin; they can make ringing in the ears worse.
Have your hearing checked. A properly adjusted hearing aid may diminish or even eliminate the ringing.
Ask your doctor about ear devices that cover up, or mask, tinnitus. Low-volume white noise, such as television or radio static, may also help.
Exercise to improve circulation and possibly ease symptoms.
Consider acupuncture to relieve the buzzing.
Aspirin, especially if it's overused, can cause ringing in the ears -- and so can the aspirin-like herb white willow bark. Avoid both of them if ringing in the ears is a problem.
Loud noises may be the prime contributing factor to tinnitus. To help prevent further damage to the ears, wear earplugs. They are a boon if you're often exposed to noisy machinery, music, or explosives.
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2007-03-27 13:39:17 · answer #1 · answered by Goldista 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-10 22:14:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Loud music is bad. It doesn't matter if it is rock or classical but the ear is very sensative and the more loud music you listen to, the more damage that occurs. Eventually you will not get rid of the tinnitus and will just have to live with it. I know as I have it but I eentually got used to it and don't notice it anymore unless I stop to think about it or if I can't hear what someone is saying because the ringing is to loud.
2007-03-27 12:52:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I can't believe no one mentioned chiropractic manipulation. An exam by a chiropractor can show if there is dysfunction of the vertebrae in the neck. The innervation to the ear does come from this area and there could be a possible relationship in your case.
Give a local chiropractor a call. Most offices will do a free 10 minute consult with you if you are uncertain.
2007-03-27 13:57:25 · answer #4 · answered by Jennifer M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunitely tinnitus is a chronic condition. No one is sure whjat causes it or how to fix it. The most common way to deal with it is to mask the ringing. Hearing aids help with that , but since you have excellent hearing, music, or a low hum of some sort can help.
However, see your Dr and let him/her give you some suggestions
2007-03-27 12:53:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You could try taking some Ginko (as long as you are not taking blood thinners). Avoid caffeine including colas, coffee, tea, and chocolate. Avoid aspirin and foods that contain salicylates for a month (apples, apricots, berries, cherries, cucumbers, grapes, oranges, pickles prunes, tomatoes) and if the tinnitis improves eliminate them from the menu completely. You may try a few at a time to narrow it down if one of them is the cause. Never listen to loud music through headphones
2007-03-27 12:59:00 · answer #6 · answered by Enchanted Gypsy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tinnitus is horrible , isnt it . Mine affects my hearing as well. Im just about to be referred to the hospital to see what they can do for me but I dont think it will be very much. I think we're just gonna have to grin and bear it !
2007-03-27 12:54:31 · answer #7 · answered by Jean M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2014-07-08 05:42:41 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've provided a link to information on Tennitis below. Good luck.
2007-03-27 12:53:52 · answer #9 · answered by Neil L 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did it ever come to your mind , that you could have air in your ear or maybe you still have an infection go to the doc.
2007-03-27 12:52:22 · answer #10 · answered by linda r 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋