Life Sounds Great: Ringing in the ears

Thursday, April 25, 2013

Ringing in the ears

Ringing in the ears, known as tinnitus, can be very annoying. For many who experience tinnitus, it can be intermittent or constant. Tinnitus generally accompanies hearing loss, but in rare cases may be a symptom of a more serious health issue.

There are several things you can do to minimize tinnitus:

· Avoid exposure to loud sound and noise

· If you have high blood pressure, seek a physician’s help to control it

· Decrease your intake of salt

· Avoid stimulants such as coffee, tea, cola and tobacco

· Exercise daily to improve circulation

· Get adequate rest and avoid fatigue

Hearing aids can help to manage tinnitus. Amplifying sound and producing ambient noise, hearing aids are believed to reduce the loudness and prominence of tinnitus. Often, hearing aids are recommended to manage tinnitus.

The first step you should take is to receive a complete Audiological Evaluation by an audiologist. This will provide information regarding the nature and degree of your hearing loss and determine if you are gaining benefit from your present hearing aids. These steps may assist you in dealing with this very anxiety provoking problem.

Life sounds great! Enjoy every moment!