Ive tried over the counter meds for tinitius but must not have been the cause because their still ringing helpppppp
2007-04-28 14:02:25 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
Tinnitus is a problem for many people. Most often there is an associated hearing loss or history of background noise. If it is constant, bilateral and high pitched, it is rarely of medical significance. Unilateral tinnitus, fluctuations, pulsations, and ringing associated with other ear symptoms such as imbalance, hearing loss, pain... may be signs of other causes.
The following relates to the typical high tone noise in both ears.
If ringing is related to a hearing loss, the damage is already done. The noise of a single gun shot is occasionally all that is necessary. Most people have experienced the temporary ringing and hearing change associated with loud concerts and other noise. This "temporary" change is felt to represent some minor permanent damage. Protect your hearing from further noise exposure as possible.
Hope is not lost with regard to ringing. I would not put too much stock in supplements or medications for ringing as they seem to work for only a minority of individuals. Tinnitus is often aggravated by daily activities. Controllable behaviors such as overindulgence in caffeine or use of decongestants/stimulants will aggravate the noise. Somewhat less controllable is the amount of attention given to the ringing. You may have noticed that if you listen for it it will get louder. Background noise such as a fan may be useful at bedtime if it is bothersome then. Fatigue will aggravate the noise and you may find that it improves with improved rest. Some decrease has been shown with use of melatonin in sleep deprived tinnitus sufferers. Lastly, and not controllable, is the amount of physical (illness) and emotional (work/home) stess you may be under. Just be aware that the noise is going to bother you more during these periods and that it should improve as the stress subsides. In a few individuals, the tinnitus stops as quickly as it started. Most often, it becomes a background noise that is generally ignored.
If the ringing is persisting, you probably want to have your physician order a formal audiogram. This will confirm a normal or abnormal pattern of loss associated with the tinnitus. If you have impairment of hearing to the point that an aid is needed, this can occasionally reduce or eliminate the ringing. Your physician can also help to sort out if your medications ( if any ) are contributing.
Lastly, in rare circumstances individuals may become so distracted or overcome by this noise that they get unhinged. Do not hesitate to seek psychiatric help if you feel this happening. It can become a viscious cycle which requires some assistance to break out of.
2007-04-28 14:33:28 · answer #1 · answered by tartinitone 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-10 22:42:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely see an ENT for the problem. I read once where one solution for one person's persistent tinitus was to listen to some other sound (in his case, a gentle humming noise) which would block ou the ringing, The tinitus didn't go away but it became more bearable to him because he knew that the ringing sound could be replaced at any time.
2007-04-28 14:13:27 · answer #3 · answered by Stephen L 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the ears/nost/throat Doc. If it is tinitus, there is a medicine avaliable. If you shoot alot or work around power tools or highspeed tools, you need to wear as much hearing protection as possible.
2007-04-28 14:15:32 · answer #4 · answered by Ret. Sgt. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This might sound silly, but plug your ears for 20 sec then let go, it should stop. Always works for me.
2007-04-28 14:06:07 · answer #5 · answered by cheerchick26164 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋