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Methods for preventing Tinnitus

Tinnitus, a persistent ringing in the ears, humming, hissing, or roaring sound in the ear or ears without an external corresponding sound, is a bothersome malady that is usually a symptom of other issues. Some of these issues cannot be prevented, such as age related hearing loss, but many times tinnitus is avoidable. Like with other health concerns, the old cliché rings true: an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. But what are the best ways to prevent tinnitus? Read on for some of the best ways to keep tinnitus away.

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Certain Medications Could Be the Cause of Your Tinnitus

While relatively few drugs exist to treat tinnitus, there are over two hundred drugs which might cause tinnitus as a side effect of use. The technical term for medications which are known to cause tinnitus, or a ringing in the ears, is ototoxic. These medications are damaging to the cochlear or vestibular ear structures. Sometimes ototoxic meds will cause more than tinnitus – dizziness, vertigo, and actual hearing loss are also risks involved with taking these medications.

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Tinnitus and Whiplash

People are beginning to realize that ringing ears are more than just a simple annoyance, it is a sign that something else is wrong. Sufferers of Tinnitus (the medical term for ringing in the ears) often believe that the thudding, whining or humming they hear is just something they have to put up with. Because many people first only experience the problem at night, it is easy to try to ignore the symptom. As the ringing gradually begins to affect their hearing during their waking hours, sufferers often become more concerned. Turning to doctors for medical help doesn’t always cure the problem. The reason for this is simple: Tinnitus isn’t a disease, it is a symptom.

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Natural Ringing Ear Treatment

Anyone who suffers from Tinnitus understands how truly intrusive it can be. Described by sufferers as a ringing, buzzing or hissing in the ears, Tinnitus can become so difficult to live with that it can effect every aspect of life. Today, many people are searching for a way to alleviate the annoying symptoms. In order to be successful, it is first important to understand just what Tinnitus is, and how some of the remedies can help them.

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How can I stop ringing ears?

To stop ringing ears, it’s important to know what’s causing the problem. Unfortunately, this is a difficult diagnosis to make, as there are many potential causes of ringing ears, or in extreme cases, Tinnitus. These noises may appear either in the ears, or the head itself. For some, the noise they hear is a real noise, that can actually be registered on special instruments. For others, hearing noises in the ears is the result of hearing loss related to that pitch. Look at your situation, and try to determine what might be causing your tinnitus.

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