CAN YOU CURE YOUR TINNITUS?

Tinnitus is the medical name used to describe a condition where there is a perception of noise being heard in one or both ears or inside the head. In fact this noise is internal and does not come from outside the body. It cannot be heard by others. The good news is that a high percentage of you (99%) will be able to cure your tinnitus because it will be classed as short term or temporary. For the 1 in 100 who have long term or chronic Tinnitus, there is no cure, but there are a number of different treatments and therapies you can explore to manage your day to day symptoms. So don't despair!

The symptoms are the same for both short term (temporary) and long term (chronic) Tinnitus. Different people experience different sounds which may include some or all of the following:

Ringing.
Buzzing.
Whistling.
Humming.
Wooshing noises.
More rarely, music.
Hearing loss.
Some people feel that these sounds beat in time to the rythymn of their own pulse.

A cold - the tinnitus usually disappears once the cold clears up.
A bang to the head - the duration of symptoms will vary from person to person.
Prolonged exposure to loud music. An example of this would be a music or rock concert, again the duration of symptoms will vary.
An untreated or chronic ear infection, which is easily treated with antibiotics - consult with your Doctor.
A build up of wax which can be removed - consult with your Doctor.

The cause of long term Tinnitus is not known and treatment is very much aimed at managing day to day symptoms.

Tinnitus can affect young children but it is more common in older people of both sexes.

Some people have very mild symptoms which do not impact on their daily lives and which are manageable without treatment or intervention. Tinnitus at it's worst however can have a devestating effect on sufferers and their families.

For some sufferers, the noise in their head is almost constant and they find it difficult if not impossible to drown out. This can cause disturbed sleep and a lack of concentration which in turn can lead to problems at work and in the home. Extreme cases can be life changing
when the lack of concentration has a serious outcome such as job loss or relationship breakdown. Tinnitus can be worse when there is a quiet background, presumably because there are fewer noise distractions for the sufferer. This often means that sleep is disturbed which can lead to tiredness, irritability, the feeling of not being able to cope and eventually depression. Ironically, Tinnitus can also be worse when you are tired or stressed and this can create a vicious cycle. Click Here! These side effects can be discussed with your doctor.

But we mustn't underestimate the devestating impact all of this can have of those who live with or care for sufferers. Relationships can easily become strained or break down when the Tinnitus sufferer becomes tired, irritable, anxious, uptight or depressed. It is always best if those around you can fully understand what is happening to you and why you might be behaving differently to normal. Counselling is available and can be helpful.

Listening to music is a recognised way to distract yourself from the noises in your head - at night time it can help you go to sleep. Sound Therapy can help to retrain your brain in deciding which noises it takes notice of and which it doesn't. Because stress and tiredness can make the Tinnitus more pronounced, it is important to stay as calm and relaxed as possible. Relaxation Therapy, Yoga and regular exercise can all help you to get and stay relaxed.

Because your success in coping and living with your Tinnitus can often be measured by your own approach and mind set, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) can be very helpful. CBT teaches you how to question and change the way you think about things and the way in which you respond to and deal with all sorts of problems and issues in your life, including how you deal with illness. CBT is really worth taking a look at, because even if it can't help with your tinnitus, I defy you to not find that it makes a difference in some part of your life.

Machines and devices which create white noise, shushing and masking sounds are available and are typically used at night or in quiet times to mask the Tinnitus noises in your head and ears. Many people find these effective. Click Here!

There are available many natural remedies that claim to help reduce symptoms and self help books which can give you ideas and techniques to reduce and manage your Tinnitus. As I said before, there is no known recognised medical cure for Tinnitus, but there are many natural approaches that might help you. Tinnitus is one of those conditions where different approaches suit different people and what works for one doesn't work for another and vice versa. I suggest you explore anything that seems to make sense to you. There might be some part of an approach or method that can be helpful to you. Many Tinnitus sufferers use a combination of approachesand techniques to deal with their condition.

I hope that you have found this article informative and helpful in some way. Below I have provided a few links that may be of use to you and I hope that you find something that makes a difference.

To read about help that is available Click Here!
To discover how to help yourself in 3 simple steps Click Here!
For more tips on how to ease your symptoms Click Here
For tips on natural cures Click Here!