Tinnitus is a common ear symptom characterized by a subjective sensation of sound in the ear or skull without external sound sources or electrical stimulation. This sound may be buzzing, cicada chirping, whistling, etc., and can appear on one or both sides, sometimes mild and sometimes severe, seriously affecting the patient's quality of life.

Causes of Tinnitus

There are various reasons for tinnitus, which may be caused by ear diseases such as earwax embolism, otitis media, and trauma, as well as non ear factors such as lack of rest, insomnia, fatigue, and excessive mental stress. In addition, systemic diseases such as sudden deafness, Meniere's disease, and thyroid dysfunction may also lead to tinnitus.

The latest treatment methods

The current treatment methods for tinnitus mainly include general therapy, physical therapy, medication therapy, and surgical treatment.

General treatment:

Shift attention, eliminate fear, and relieve psychological pressure.

Avoid prolonged and loud use of headphones, wear protective earmuffs, earplugs, etc. to protect hearing.

Maintain good lifestyle habits, such as regular sleep, moderate exercise, and light diet.

physicotherapeutics:

Massage therapy: By massaging acupoints in the ear, it promotes blood circulation and relieves tinnitus.

Sound therapy: Living and working in a sound environment to weaken the stimulation of tinnitus on the cerebral cortex.

medication:

Oral medications that improve inner ear circulation, such as betamethasone hydrochloride tablets and flunarizine hydrochloride dispersible tablets.

For patients with mental and psychological problems, antidepressants, anti anxiety drugs, etc. can be used.

Traditional Chinese medicine treatment: according to the patient's constitution and condition, the method of syndrome differentiation is adopted, and drugs such as tonifying the liver and kidney, spleen and stomach, as well as acupuncture and moxibustion, acupoint massage and other comprehensive means are used.

Surgical treatment:

For specific types of tinnitus such as vascular pulsatile tinnitus, surgical treatment may be necessary to address the issue.

matters needing attention

The treatment of tinnitus should be personalized according to the specific situation of the patient.

During the treatment process, patients should maintain a good mentality and actively cooperate with the doctor's treatment.

The prognosis of tinnitus varies among individuals, and some patients may not be able to completely eliminate tinnitus, but treatment can alleviate symptoms and improve quality of life.

In summary, there are various treatment methods for tinnitus, and patients should choose a suitable treatment plan under the guidance of a doctor. Meanwhile, maintaining good lifestyle habits and mentality is also an important measure to alleviate tinnitus.