Tinnitus is a hissing, buzzing, whistling, or ringing sound experienced in the ear (one or both). It is usually continuous, but the sufferer’s awareness of it is intermittent. Tinnitus is related to damage to the hair cells of the inner ear. Persistent tinnitus is usually associated with a degree of hearing loss, and can be triggered by explosions or prolonged loud noise. It may also be a symptom of colds and flu, ear infections and excessive ear wax, brain or head injuries, Ménière’s disease, and otosclerosis.
The ringing, roaring, clicking, or hissing sounds heard with tinnitus are actually warning signs of such things as infection, Ménière’s disease, and otosclerosis. They may also be caused by hard masses of wax in the ear; a stuffy nose; such drugs as quinine, antibiotics, aspirin, and alcohol; and excessive smoking. Sensorineural hearing loss is often accompanied by ear noise, or tinnitus. Because the inner ear has no pain fibers, damage is not accompanied by pain.
More people lose hearing today than in past years; the average pop concert or stereo headset can impair hearing in less than a half-hour. About 30 percent of adults over 65 have hearing loss, and as much as one-third of cases are associated with exposure to loud noise.
TREATMENT
Chinese Herbalism
A herbalist might treat a Blood Deficiency, and use the following herbs: Shu di Huang and Tu Su Zi, which are commonly used in the treatment of tinnitus.
Herbalism
For tinnitus caused by blood congestion or pressure in the head, try black cohosh. Use 10–30 drops of tincture diluted in water, and drink it as often as necessary. Feverfew is effective for tinnitus, and taken daily may prevent attacks. Tinnitus caused by poor circulation or high blood pressure may respond to treatment with hawthorn.
Aromatherapy
Use oils which increase the circulation, including rosemary, cypress, lemon, and rose. Massage of the head, neck, and chest using these oils may help, as will one or more in a blend heated in a vaporizer or burner.
Homeopathy
Treatment should be constitutional, but some remedies which may help include: Salicylic acid, for roaring in the ears, dizziness, and deafness. China sulf., for any buzzing, hissing, or singing sounds in the ears. Kali iod., for ringing in the ears and no other obvious symptoms.
Vitamins and Minerals
Try increasing the following nutrients in your diet: magnesium, potassium, and manganese. Deficiency of these has been linked with tinnitus. Eat plenty of food rich in vitamins A and C, and bioflavonoids, which are very good for circulation.
Monday, 13 January 2014
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