Can tinnitus be treated/ managed?
Most often when it is accompanied by hearing loss, wearing a hearing aid can relieve symptoms of tinnitus as using a hearing aid essentially reduces the silence due to hearing loss. There have been no medications which have been known to reliably reduce tinnitus. Most often, when the source of tinnitus is treated (For Eg removal of tumour which is causing tinnitus), tinnitus essentially stops. But in other cases, when the origin of tinnitus is questionable, the best way to fight tinnitus is to ignore it. Thinking about tinnitus and being conscious of a ringing in your ear can only make the condition worse. Often Audiologists/ hearing therapists help by advising ways to keep your brain occupied which helps in distracting you away from the tinnitus you perceive. Listening to music when you are in a quiet place can provide some relief. A healthy diet and regular exercises can sometimes help. Studies show that increased salt intake, increased level of alcohol in blood and smoking can cause
