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Is Tinnitus Treatable?

Written by AudioNotch Team on March 24, 2016

Categories: Tinnitus

Please note: the following information does not constitute professional medical advice, and is provided for general informational purposes only. Please speak to your doctor if you have tinnitus.

 

What Is Tinnitus?

Tinnitus is a condition where a person frequently experiences buzzing, hissing or ringing in the ears. It affects around 25 million people in America. There are several things that can trigger tinnitus, including noise-induced hearing loss, brain tumors, blood vessel damage or hormonal changes.

It is also important to note that tinnitus can be a side effect of certain medications. In fact, it is estimated there are over 200 medications that can cause tinnitus.

Is Tinnitus Treatable?

Many people are wondering, “Is Tinnitus Treatable?” The answer to question is yes. Even though there is no miracle cure for tinnitus, there are many ways that it can be treated. People who suffer from hearing loss may be able to alleviate their tinnitus symptoms by wearing a hearing aid. The better you hear, the less you will notice your tinnitus.

Counseling is another treatment option for tinnitus. Counselors can educate you about what is going inside of your brain if you have tinnitus. Your counselor can also talk about ways you can relax so that the noise is less noticeable.

Antidepressants may also be used to reduce tinnitus symptoms. There have been studies done to suggest that antidepressants are effective for reducing tinnitus symptoms. However, antidepressants can cause side effects, such as dry mouth, constipation and heart problems. Only a physician can determine whether antidepressants are right for you.

Notch Sound Therapy

Are you still wondering, “Is tinnitus treatable?” If so, then you may want to consider trying notch sound therapy. Notch sound therapy is a treatment that works by reducing the volume of your tinnitus. It also helps reduce the distress and pain this condition causes.

Notch sound therapy involves using white noise or music to remove sound energy. Experts believe that notch sound therapy works by reducing the activity of the auditory neurons. There are a few steps you will need to take in order to use notch sound therapy. You will need to use the AudioNotch tuner in order to find the frequency of your tinnitus.

After that, you will need to either use AudioNotch sounds or upload your own music. AudioNotch will then create a sound therapy just for you. You will need to listen to sound therapy for one hour per day. You will notice an improvement in your tinnitus within several days of treatment. However, notch sound therapy is intended to be used for several months.