Are you suffering from tinnitus? You are not alone. Approximately 50 million Americans suffer from some form of tinnitus, and about 12 million Americans find their situations so severe that they seek professional help in finding remedies for tinnitus.
Symptoms of tinnitus can range from beeping, ringing, hissing, clapping, banging, and roaring sounds coming from within a person’s ears. In most cases, this person is the only one who can hear the sounds. Although it is rare, there are situations in which another person can a tinnitus sufferer’s sounds with the use of a physician’s instrument.
Causes of Tinnitus:
- Ear infections – this can cause mild hearing loss which can lead to a person hearing other forms of sounds coming from within.
- Exposure to loud noises – extended periods of exposure to high levels of noise can cause a person to experience hearing loss. This hearing loss can then lead to a person hearing sounds from within.
- Rupture of the eardrum
- Build up of ear wax – having a lot of ear wax buildup in the ears can reduce the amount of sounds coming from the outside and intensify the sounds coming from within.
- Poor diet – foods containing high amounts of salt, alcohol, caffeine and even red wine can contribute to the symptoms of tinnitus.
- Certain medications, including aspirin – some medications can have an effect on the cells of the inner ear.
Remedies for Tinnitus:
- Taking minerals such as gingko biloba and vitamin B have helped decrease the intensity of tinnitus.
- Taking powerful antioxidants such as acai berry will help optimize the immune system.
- Modifying one’s diet – a person with tinnitus should decrease their intake of salts, caffeine, alcohol, nicotine, and even some cheeses to decrease the intensity of their tinnitus symptoms.
- Using tinnitus maskers and hearing aids will help increase the sensation of the sounds from the outside and decrease the sounds coming from within the ears.
