What medication can relieve tinnitus?

Generally, tinnitus may be caused by stress and fatigue, emotional fluctuations, otitis media, Ménière's disease, hypertension, and other factors. It is recommended to seek timely medical advice and, under a doctor's guidance, use medications such as cefuroxime axetil tablets, erythromycin enteric-coated tablets, flunarizine hydrochloride capsules, and diazepam tablets for treatment. A detailed explanation is as follows:

1. Stress and Fatigue

Long-term mental stress or physical fatigue may disrupt the nervous functions of the brain and ears, causing abnormal discharges from hair cells in the inner ear, which leads to tinnitus. Medication is generally not required. It is advisable to manage work and life reasonably, avoid excessive fatigue, ensure sufficient sleep, and relieve stress through appropriate exercise, meditation, and other methods.

2. Emotional Fluctuations

Intense emotional fluctuations such as anxiety, depression, and anger may affect the regulatory function of the nervous system, leading to vasospasm in the inner ear or changes in nerve excitability, thus causing tinnitus. Medication is generally not necessary. In daily life, one should learn to regulate emotions, maintain a calm mindset, and release negative emotions through cultivating hobbies or communicating with others.

3. Otitis Media

Otitis media is often caused by bacterial or viral infections or dysfunction of the Eustachian tube. Inflammation can cause fluid accumulation in the middle ear cavity or perforation of the eardrum, affecting sound conduction and causing tinnitus. There are usually other symptoms such as ear pain and hearing loss. Under a doctor's guidance, medications such as cefuroxime axetil tablets, erythromycin enteric-coated tablets, and prednisolone acetate tablets may be used for treatment.

4. Ménière's Disease

Ménière's disease may be related to endolymphatic hydrops in the inner ear. The increased pressure in the inner ear due to endolymphatic hydrops affects auditory and balance functions, resulting in tinnitus, often accompanied by episodic vertigo and a feeling of ear fullness. Patients may follow medical advice to use medications such as flunarizine hydrochloride capsules, diazepam tablets, and scopolamine hydrobromide tablets for treatment.

5. Hypertension

Poor blood pressure control in patients with hypertension may increase peripheral vascular pressure, including that of the inner ear vessels, leading to tinnitus. It may also be accompanied by symptoms such as thirst and increased fluid intake. Patients may use medications such as nifedipine sustained-release tablets, losartan potassium tablets, and irbesartan tablets under a doctor's recommendation.

In daily life, avoid staying in high-decibel environments for prolonged periods, such as in KTVs or construction sites. If long-term exposure is unavoidable, wear earplugs or other protective equipment.