How Long Will Tinnitus Last?
That’s the million dollar question. Tinnitus can last for as little as an hour and as long as a lifetime. It all depends what the underlying causes are and if they can be identified and repaired. Sadly, the chances of a cure using normal mainstream treatments are pretty low it seems. There is a figure out there that indicates that approximately 93% of tinnitus sufferers don’t get relief from their symptoms. Hopefully what you learn here will help you to move forward with more confidence in the future.
Depending on it’s cause it may last for anything from hours to years. You might be surprised to learn that tinnitus is actually a symptom of other conditions that you may have, and, that around 93% of sufferers never get relief from tinnitus. The causes of your tinnitus are things like inner ear / auditory nerve damage, ear infections, ear wax, middle ear tumour (benign), otosclerosis, noise polution, meniere’s desease (inner ear disorder), blocked eustachian tube, etc. Other potential causes are old age, hardening of the arteries, head trauma, whiplash, some medications, stress, allergies, hypertension, anemia, diet. There are a variety of treatments out there, but given that 93% of sufferers don’t get any relief they just don’t seem to be effective enough. Typical treatments are; medications (antibiotics, antihistamines, anti-anxiety tablets, etc.); hearing aid or tinnitus maskers; and complementary programs such as yoga, meditation and acupuncture. Another option is invasive surgery
