Many people live with the annoying condition of tinnitus, a problem that causes noise in one or both ears.
According to “Mayo ClinicTinnitus is a common problem that affects 15 to 20 percent of people, and is more common in older adults.
This disease is known as hearing ringing in the ear even in the absence of external sound, which is a sound that others cannot hear.
The annoying disease affects the quality of life, as it causes fatigue and stress, sleep problems, difficulty concentrating, and may lead to anxiety and depression.
Tinnitus is usually caused by an underlying condition such as age-related hearing loss, an ear injury, or a problem with the circulatory system, according to the Mayo Clinic.
What to do when injured?
It is important to visit a doctor to find out the causes of tinnitus, so be sure to describe to the doctor the type of noise you hear due to tinnitus in the most accurate description possible, as it helps the doctor determine the possible underlying cause.
Cracking sound: This type of sound indicates that the likely cause of tinnitus is muscle contractions in and around your ear, according to the Mayo Clinic website.
Throbbing, crunching or humming sound: These sounds arise from causes related to blood vessels, such as high blood pressure, and you may notice them when you make physical effort or change positions, for example when lying down or standing.
Low-pitched ringing: This sound may indicate a blockage in the ear canal, Meniere’s disease, or hardening of the inner ear bone (otosclerosis).
High-pitched ringing: This is the most common sound associated with tinnitus. Possible causes of this condition include exposure to loud noise, hearing loss, or taking certain medications. An acoustic neuroma can cause persistent high-pitched ringing in one ear.
treatment
Tinnitus cannot be treated with medications, but in some cases they may help reduce the severity of symptoms or complications.
Treatment of tinnitus depends on its cause and whether it is caused by an underlying health condition, as the doctor may be able to relieve the symptoms by treating the cause. Examples include:
Earwax removal: Removing earwax blockages can help reduce tinnitus symptoms.
Treating any problem in the blood vessels: either by taking medications, performing surgery, or following another treatment to get rid of it.
Hearing aids: If your tinnitus is caused by noise or age-related hearing loss, hearing aids may help relieve symptoms.
Change the medications you take: If a medication seems to be the cause of your tinnitus, your doctor may recommend that you stop taking it, reduce the amount of it you take, or change it and use an alternative medication.
Silencing the noise: There are treatments that can help reduce symptoms. Your doctor may suggest using an electronic device to suppress noise sounds.
How do you live with tinnitus?
Despite the inconvenience it causes in people’s daily lives, there are steps that doctors suggest to help one cope with tinnitus.
And publish the site “WebMDA series of steps that may help you live with tinnitus, including avoiding triggers for this disease.
Triggers of the problem include drinks containing caffeine, alcoholic beverages, aspirin, and salt, in addition to smoking, which can exacerbate the problem.
Smoking affects in two ways, the first is its harm to blood flow to the sensitive nerve cells that control hearing. The second is that it acts as a stimulant in the body, making it able to make the ringing in the ear “louder.”
Among the steps also suggested to alleviate the symptoms of the problem, calm sounds, such as classical or light music, can be added to the silent environment in which the patient is present.
Tinnitus may be more bothersome when the surrounding environment is completely silent, so you can play soft music, listen to the radio, or even turn on a fan.
Deep relaxation is important to relieve the stress caused by tinnitus, and it also contributes to improving mood, including practicing yoga, meditation and self-hypnosis.
Getting enough sleep contributes to alleviating symptoms, and the bedroom should be dark and cool.
A person should also go to bed and wake up at the same time every day, in addition to having a warm, relaxing bath immediately before bed.
Moreover, exercise alleviates many of the problems that appear to be associated with tinnitus, so it is recommended to exercise 3 to 5 times a week.
Doctors also advise you to try to “ignore the problem”, which may help you overcome it, by being busy with work and favorite activities, and adapting to regularly practicing comfortable habits that reduce the difficulty of the problem.
Over time, the sufferer may find that he has “accustomed to tinnitus,” and the sounds are no longer as annoying as they were at the beginning of the infection.
2023-09-23 04:39:14
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