Treatment Methods for Tinnitus
Disease description:
Recently, I have been experiencing constant tinnitus, which has seriously affected my life. I would like to ask about the available treatment options for tinnitus.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Lu Cheng
Tinnitus is a common auditory perception disorder characterized by the sensation of ringing, buzzing, or other noises in the ear in the absence of external sound sources.
Common treatment methods include:
1. Non-pharmacological treatments: breath-holding techniques, in which patients hold their breath, clench their teeth, and blow while pinching their nose, can simulate pressure changes and relieve pressure imbalance within the ear. Massaging the auricle and surrounding acupoints can help improve ear-related meridians and blood circulation. Adjusting lifestyle habits, reducing blood viscosity, and supplementing essential vitamins and trace elements may also be beneficial.
2. Medication: Western medicines such as Betahistine Hydrochloride Tablets and Flunarizine Hydrochloride Capsules can alleviate symptoms under a doctor's guidance. Traditional Chinese patent medicines, such as Qiju Dihuang Pills and Guipi Pills, should also be taken as directed by a physician.
3. Sound therapy: using white noise machines, music, or other sounds to mask the tinnitus and reduce discomfort.
4. Cognitive behavioral therapy: through psychological counseling and behavioral training, this therapy helps patients change their attitudes and reactions toward tinnitus.
5. Hearing rehabilitation training: for patients with hearing loss, wearing hearing aids or receiving cochlear implants can not only improve hearing but also help alleviate tinnitus.
6. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) treatment: acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine can regulate the body's qi and blood circulation and relieve tinnitus.
