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Treatment For Tinnitus

By Brian on Friday, August 5th, 2011 | No Comments

<p>By Mark Goeder

If you have Tinnitus, or ringing of the ears, then you certainly want relief and you want it fast. The treatment options for Tinnitus vary significantly depending upon the cause of your problem. Some cases of Tinnitus may be treated successfully while others result in a disability the patient must learn to live with. The most important aspect of treating Tinnitus is determining that the ringing in the ears is not related to a treatable illness but rather resulting due to damage to the ear.

Treatment options that are prescribed for individuals who cannot deal with the constant ringing in their ears include the following.

Antidepressants and anti-anxiety drugs are frequently used to treat Tinnitus. Maskers that make white noise, which in turn masks the ringing, have also been used successfully. If you are only bothered by your Tinnitus at night then a fan might be enough to distract you from the noise. You may also play your favorite CD or radio station at a low volume for the same effect.

Some Tinnitus sufferers have found relief from relaxation techniques as well. Biofeedback is yet another treatment method that offers some sufferers relief. The reason these relaxation techniques work well for Tinnitus sufferers is that stress often makes the ailment worse. So, those who suffer from Tinnitus should focus on staying relaxed and stress free to keep their symptoms under control.

Tinnitus sufferers should also keep in mind that caffeine may make their symptoms worse. This means switching out caffeinated colas, teas, and coffees for the decaffeinated versions. Things like chocolate and even some cold medicines have caffeine in them as well and should be limited to keep Tinnitus symptoms under control. Nicotine should be avoided as well, which includes cigarettes, cigars, and other tobacco products.

One of the most important things you can do if you suffer from Tinnitus is to protect your hearing at all costs. The reason why is that as you lose your hearing your Tinnitus symptoms will worsen. So, if you work in a loud environment, shoot guns, or are exposed to any other loud activity make sure you wear proper hearing protection.

Avoid salt, maintain a good blood pressure, get plenty of sleep, and don’t allow yourself to become anxious. The more anxious you become over your Tinnitus the more difficult it will be to live with. Exercising on a regular basis and avoiding aspirin products are also recommended for Tinnitus sufferers.

Many Tinnitus sufferers have said the best treatment is no treatment at all. They claim that simply ignoring the ringing in the ears is enough to allow it to fade away. Not focusing on it allows sufferers of Tinnitus to move on and enjoy their lives without constantly focusing on the ringing in their ears.

Most people will find their Tinnitus is not curable, although it may be treatable with one or more of the above suggestions. A very small percentage of people will actually have a medical problem that causes the Tinnitus like a tumor. However, most people with Tinnitus simply learn to live with it and find a treatment option that helps them deal with the ringing in their ears.

About the Author: Mark Goeder-Tarant lived under the spell of Tinnitus for almost 6 years before realizing that only HE held the key to success. He is now dedicated to supporting and helping other Tinnitus victims. The e-book “My Best Friend Tinnitus ” can be found at his own site http://www.tinnitus-online.com

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What Are the Drugs That Cause Tinnitus?

By Brian on Saturday, June 18th, 2011 | No Comments

<p>By Thomas Coleman

Tinnitus is caused mostly by the use of drugs and medications. At the same time, it must be said that tinnitus is a side effect of such medications. The medicines that give relief to tinnitus symptoms are far lesser than the medicines that cause tinnitus. Accidental discovery of drug related tinnitus symptoms are too many to enumerate. In a similar case, Sir Alexander Fleming discovered antibiotics in 1928.

The first time drug related tinnitus came to light was in 1944.the antibiotic Streptomycin was used to cure tuberculosis, a fatal disease of the times. And it resulted in a strange reaction to the drug most patients reported. It caused dizziness, instability and buzzing of the ears. These reports were investigated and studied. It came to light that some permanent changes had occurred in cochlear and vestibular areas due to the use of Streptomycin. A variety of vertigo related problems and problems of hearing were a result. Ototoxic drugs were the name devised to describe drug families that caused tinnitus by their use. This was a new area in medicinal science that saw the light of day.

List Of Drugs That Cause Tinnitus – There Are Other Culprits Too

Streptomycin was soon found to be not the only medicine which caused tinnitus. Ototoxicity is caused by many other medicines. It includes most of the aminoglycoside family of antibiotics, quininem loop diuretics, platinum-based chemotherapy drugs, and salicylates that are common homely medicines for treating slight fevers or headache, and some more medicines. The high level of toxicity in these medicines affects the human cochleo/vestibular structure. This in turn causes the partial loss of hearing and ringing noise in the ear.

There is a humungous list of drugs that cause tinnitus. The list of names will cover many pages. Thus, they have been arranged in groups with major subheads for each group. See the list below:

Antibiotics include Erithromycin, Aminoglycosides and also Vancomycin. In most cases they belong to the medications in the ‘mycin’ group. Examples of these are kanamycin, streptomycin, gantamycine, neomycin as well as fresh derivatives of erythromycin. This includes EES, E-mycin, Pediazol, Eryc, Zithromax, Biazine, Ilosone and a more which are ototoxic when used intravenously in doses of 2 to 4 grams every 24 hours. But low oral doses are far less toxic in nature. Vancomycin (Vincocin), when administered in single doses or with aminoglycosides, is mostly ototoxic when administered in an intravenous way.

Salicylates comprises of aspirin or drugs that have the same properties of aspirin and these are referred to as NSAIDs. A few of them are Aleve, Advil, Anaprox, Poradol, Indocin, Nuprine, Clinoril, Lodine, Naprosyn and some others. The toxicity level with such medication increases with the consumption of 6 to 8 pills every day but luckily, the symptoms can be reversed with the stoppage of the medication.

Chemotherapy agents comprises of Nitrogen Mustard, Cisplatin and even Vincristin which are prescribed for treating of cancer. However, the ototoxic nature can be diminished by continuous monitoring of the blood toxicity level and serial audiograms, if these are done at timely intervals. But the ototoxicity level often goes out of control when patients have already been prescribed an ototoxic medication such as Lasix or Bumex that are actually loop diuretics and even aminoglycosides.

Loop diuretics which are formed of Endecrin, Bumex and Lasix that are prescribed in treating serious cases of renal failure or hypertension that is clinically severe. The oral dosage of the medications is not so ototoxic and this is good news indeed. The doctors see an advantage in this and thus prescribe oral doses to all those people who are suffering because of chronic cases of kidney failure.

Anti-malarial drugs such as Quinine in various derivates and forms too. It is good that the ototoxicity level in quinine can be turned back when there is no need for the medication any more.

Muscle relaxants are drugs which keep under control the night cramps. These can also lead to ototoxicity. Some of these drugs are Q-Vel, Legatrin, Aralen, Atabrine and few more.

It is still being probed by researchers to figure out the ototoxicity levels of recently discovered drugs which are being turned out at a regular pace for the mankind’s benefit and to cure the incurable diseases.

The Best Tinnitus Treatment

Conventional medicine has a major drawback. It cures one disease and starts off another disease with the side effects of their toxic drugs. Tinnitus is one such disease caused by conventional medicine. The holistic method of treatment has proven itself to be the most enduring relief for tinnitus. This method involves a treatment of the body as a whole. Conventional medicine, on the other hand, treats the body as a sum of its constituent parts. Holistic treatment finds out the root cause of ailment and cures it, thus making permanent relief for the symptoms. Conventional medicine tried to relieve the symptoms, whereas the root cause of the ailment remains uncured. The symptoms are temporarily relieved but they return to haunt the patient once the medicines have run their course. The holistic method is not just popping a pill – it is far more profound than that. It entails a complete overhaul of the lifestyle. The various tenets of holistic method are: staying away from drinking alcoholic beverages, leading a life of austerity, not eating meat, banishing tobacco in any form and all other material having toxic substances or extracts, practicing Yoga and a diet of only fruits and vegetables. After practicing these, the root cause is cured, and thus the symptoms are cured as well.

About the Author: Thomas Coleman is an author of the best-selling e-book, “Tinnitus Miracle – A Unique Three Step Holistic System for Quieting the Noise in Your Head”. To Learn More About His Unique 3-Step Holistic Tinnitus Cure System Visit: Tinnitus Miracle . For further information visit: List of Drugs that Cause Tinnitus

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Cause of Tinnitus: A Brief Overview of the Reasons For Tinnitus

By Brian on Tuesday, May 24th, 2011 | No Comments

<p>By Thomas Colman

Ex tinnitus sufferer and medical researcher reveals the real causes of tinnitus in this article.

When sound waves from outside hit the pint-sized, sensitive hairs located in the inner ear, these hairs react to the pressures of these waves. As a result, electrical signals are emanated, and they are transferred to the brain. The signals are then recognized by the brain as sound. However, in case these hairs suffer any significant damage or mutilation, faulty signals are transmitted to the brain and it generates weird whistling, ringing or whooshing sounds. Since these sounds reach the ears of the affected person, even in the absence of any source of noise, (s)he gets to hear these unusual sounds. Tinnitus is the medical term given to these situations afflicting a person.

We would here be delving into some factors that are not, in themselves, basic causes of tinnitus. Rather, they are the triggers that can initiate the causes of the ailment. Doctors need to have the proper mindset while dealing with tinnitus cases, since the disease is caused by a combination of factors. As an example, problems related to sinus are not among the direct reasons for tinnitus, but are among the triggers. However, if a person leads a wasteful lifestyle, is exposed to too much strain or anxiety, or has a high blood pressure, these factors can directly bring about tinnitus problems in him/her. Since these are causes of the ailment, holistic methods of treatment should be opted for to ensure a quick relief.

Cause of Tinnitus – Do You Know The Reasons?

• Acute depression and excessive stress: If hearing tests do not show any abnormality, and the ear appears to be properly functioning otherwise, stress-related anxiety may be the problem affecting an individual. A healthy way of life, coupled with holistic approaches to treatment, can do away with these problems.

• Benign Tumor: Also known as Acoustic Neuroma, these tumors often result in tinnitus as well. The cranial nerve that connects the inner ear with the brain, and helps people hear as well as maintain a perfect balance, usually bears these tumors. They cause tinnitus in one of the ears of patients, and the condition is also known as Vestibular Schwannoma.

• Maniere’s Disease in the inner ear: When this ailment affects the ear, tinnitus can be caused. This medical condition is generally brought about by the pressures of a fluid that is present in the inner ear.

• Accidents affecting the head and/or neck: If these accidents affect the nerves, patients can experience severe neurological problems. The proper way of working of the brain is also affected, and tinnitus problems can result.

• Advancement in age : As a person goes beyond 60 years of age, (s)he usually becomes progressively more and more senile. This phenomenon is also known as Presbycusis, and can rob the affected person partially, or even totally, of his/her hearing abilities.

• Listening to shattering sounds: Tinnitus is extremely likely to affect people who are exposed to deafening noises continuously. A case in point is the workers of forging mills and stamping factories, who often hear ringing noises, even when they are not at work. Guns having bores of heavy weights, which are shot from the shoulder, can also bring about tinnitus. Tinnitus is also a likely medical condition affecting those employed in night clubs, since they are exposed to loud music too often.

• Amount of ear wax : There is a maximum limit till which ear wax can accumulate within the ears. When the deposits of ear wax go beyond this limit, tinnitus is a likely outcome.

• Narrower blood vessels : Also termed clinically as Atherosclerosis, this change in the shape of the blood vessels in the middle or the inner parts of the ear can be brought about by excess accumulation of cholesterol. This can, in many cases, result in tinnitus. When affected in this manner, blood vessels cannot account for the sounds. As a result, noise impulses like hissing and whooshing can be heard, along with other pulsating sounds.

• Blood pressure related issues : The level of blood pressure can go up considerably due to the presence of excessive amounts of cholesterol in the arteries. In a logic similar to the one discussed above, these deposits bring down the supply of blood to the neck and the head, thereby causing tinnitus. However, holistic treatments can solve these problems at an early stage.

• Tumor formation in the neck and/or head : The blood vessels of the human neck and head (i.e., the vascular neoplasm) experience an increased pressure due to these tumors. As a result, tinnitus problems may come up.

• Malformation of the Arteriovenous system : If the connecting channels of the arteries and veins are not right, the problem is called AVM (Arteriovenous Malformation). Tinnitus caused due to this factor generally affects one of the ears of individuals.

Cause of Tinnitus – A Look at Some Medicines With Adverse Effects

Medicines of a certain variety can, in fact, give birth to tinnitus problems. The situation can be considerably worsened by consuming some types of drugs as well.

Let is now look into some of the types of drugs that can probably be blamed for tinnitus problems:

• Antibiotic medicines (e.g. Vancomycin, Erythromycin, Tetracycline, Bleomycin and Chloramphenicol).

• Cancer-treating drugs (e.g. Vincristine and Mechlorethamine).

• Diuretic medications (e.g., Furosemide, Bumetanide and Ethacrynic acid).

• Formulations for treatment of malaria and certain similar ailments (e.g. Quinine drugs).

If a person consumes large quantities of Aspirin, over a long time, (s)he is also likely to hear ringing noises in his/her ear.

The term ‘multilateral disorder’ is associated with tinnitus precisely due to the fact that, it can be caused by many factors. All the underlying reasons of the problems have to be properly detected so that a cure from the disease can be obtained. However, conventional modes of medications seldom reach deep enough to detect the chief problem-creating factors. Only the symptoms of the disease are treated, accounting for the extremely low rate of success. Unlike these methods, the holistic mode of treatment considers the entire body to be a single unit, and suggest medicines accordingly. Wholesale lifestyle changes as well as the application of products derived from herbs are recommended. Since the holistic way of treating tinnitus tries to locate the major causes of the problem, and then treat them accordingly, it has met with widespread success.

About the Author: Thomas Colman is an author of the best-selling e-book, “Tinnitus Miracle – A Unique Three Step Holistic System for Quieting the Noise in Your Head”. To Learn More About His Unique 3-Step Holistic Tinnitus Cure System Visit: Tinnitus Miracle . For further information visit: Symptoms for Tinnitus

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Tinnitus Causes

By Brian on Sunday, May 22nd, 2011 | No Comments

<p>By Jim Janowiak

There are many tinnitus causes. Some are common and others are inevitable, as with hearing loss and the body’s natural aging process. Some are easily remedied. If tinnitus has become a constant and serious problem, you should have a thorough hearing and ear examination. Many health conditions can cause tinnitus to increase in severity. Sometimes, no causes of tinnitus is ever found. Below are some of the more common tinnitus causes.

Aging. Many people begin to lose their acute hearing as they age. This occurrence, the medical term being presbycusis, can result in tinnitus. Pesbycusis may start around age 60.

Sinus Infection/Colds. Infections of the sinuses or ears can produce temporary tinnitus. This would naturally clear up as the body heals.

Noise Exposure. Extended exposure to very loud noises can damage one’s inner ears. Heavy equipment, jack hammers, rock concerts, chain saws, airplane engines and other extremely loud sounds are one of the common tinnitus causes. Microscopic hair-like nerve endings in the inner ear can become damaged with the result being tinnitus. For this reason, one should wear protective gear when exposed to the loud noises for long periods of time.

Ear Blockage. Something as simple as an abundance of ear wax is a common cause of tinnitus. Ear wax is a natural and healthy coating but a buildup can impair hearing and produce ear ringing or tinnitus.

Bone Changes. A hereditary condition which causes the bones in the ear to harden and change can be one of the more common tinnitus causes. The medical term for this condition is ostoclerosis.

Medication. A high dosage of aspirin or antibiotics may cause tinnitus. A side effect of some prescription drugs can cause of tinnitus. Some cancer drugs have been known to cause this, and higher doses may increase the severity of tinnitus.

Meniere’s Syndrome. This is an inner ear condition which involves the ear fluids production, pressure and composition. It often results in hearing loss, dizziness, and tinnitus.

Health. A number of health conditions can cause or worsen tinnitus. In many cases, an exact cause is never found.

Injuries. Injuring the neck or head can cause neurological disorders that affect nerves that are involved in hearing. This would be a more prominent cause in the rarer cases of tinnitus in one ear only.

Atherosclerosis. Cholesterol can build up in your veins, arteries and blood vessels anywhere in your body. When it builds up in the inner, middle, or outer ear, the vessels become less flexible which can cause a stronger flow of blood to the area, with variations in the flow. This can be a cause of tinnitus.

High Blood Pressure. High blood pressure can cause more pressure in the inner ear and cause tinnitus. Diet and exercise, and taking your physician’s recommendations for lowering your blood pressure can reduce tinnitus.

Diet. Too much caffeine, sodium or alcohol can produce the same affects as high blood pressure, in increasing pressure in the inner ear, thus causing tinnitus. A lacking of some vitamins and minerals can be linked to increased tinnitus.

Stress and Depression. Occasionally, no physical reason can be pinpointed for tinnitus. Stress and depression have been linked to tinnitus. Stress reduction exercises can help eliminate stress and depression. This, in turn, has been shown to help with tinnitus.

The key point here is tinnitus has many causes. Some causes are in fact medical and require a medical solution. Some causes are self induced and can be cured with diet and other natural cures. It is important to educate yourself on each of the known causes and then consult a physician.

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