Is there any relief for tinnitus (ringing or noises in the ears)?
Tinnitus or ringing of the ears is really not a disease, but instead, a symptom. Much like a cough is not a disease, neither is tinnitus. It is usually the result of high frequency hearing loss, which is frequently the result of a noise induced hearing loss. However, it can also be a sign of an inner disease like Meniere’s disease. If you have a combination of tinnitus, hearing loss, and dizziness (vertigo), you must consider the strong possibility of Meniere’s disease. It also can be a sign of an acoustic neuroma (especially if it is only in one ear). Tinnitus is defined as the perception of a sound when there is no sound in the environment. The cause of tinnitus is poorly understood; however, everyone realizes how annoying and disturbing it is. Especially, when there is very little any physician can do about it. Nutritional support has been documented to give some relief of tinnitus. It is certainly worth a try, since nothing else seems to help. You need to give this aggressive nutri
