Tuesday, February 3, 2009

Do You Have Tinnitus?


Do you suffer from ringing in the ears? There are 12 million Americans who also suffer from Tinnitus. This condition is very difficult to deal with because it becomes annoying after some time.

This condition is caused by damaged microscopic endings of the hearing nerve found in the inner ear. This may be caused by allergy, tumor, diabetes, thyroid problems, hypertension or head / neck injury. Sedatives, anti-depressants or anti-inflammatory antibiotics can also trigger tinnitus.

Here are some things that you can do:
* Stay away from loud noises and sounds
* Reduce your salt intake as salt impairs blood circulation
* Avoid coffee, tea, cola and tobacco
* Exercise regularly
* Get enough rest; avoid become fatigued
* Sometimes using a fan or some other type of white noise when you sleep will help to drown out the ringing
* Practice breathing exercises or relaxation techniques such as meditation, as stress can worsen tinnitus

You can also try taking Ginkgo to help increase circulation of the blood in the head area and neck. Consult your doctor, it is better to have a licensed audiologist evaluate your condition.

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