Many people complain that they feel a ringing in their ears, those unpleasant noises that become annoying especially if there is silence in the room.
It is estimated that approximately 10-12% of the world’s population complains of the perception of some types of noises in the ear. The sounds can be of different types: whistling, buzzing, ringing/ringing, roaring, whistling or hissing and can be perceived at a lower or higher intensity for a few seconds or minutes, after which they disappear.
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Tinnitus or tinnitus can affect one or both ears, and can sometimes be accompanied by a gradual decrease in hearing acuity. The maximum sound level is 70 decibels, but most sounds we hear have higher levels.
From complicated medical conditions to superstitions
There are many superstitions related to tinnitus. In general, it is said that when your ear is ringing, someone is talking bad or swearing at you.
Other interpretations refer to the ringing ear: when the right ear rings, someone speaks well of you. If it’s the left one, someone is talking bad about you.
However, ENT specialists say that tinnitus is considered a symptom, and it can appear in over 200 medical conditions.
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Thus, it can be otosclerosis, a disease that consists in the blocking and hardening of the small bones in the middle ear.
Also, circulatory problems and Meniere’s disease can be other causes of ringing in the ears. Atherosclerosis and arterial hypertension cause an increased pressure of blood circulation in the vessels inside the ear, leading to tinnitus.
Hormonal changes in women, thyroid disorders, but also the adverse effects of some drugs (such as aspirin and other NSAIDs, certain antibiotics, antiepileptics, oncological, diuretics, antidepressants, and some natural supplements) can also be incriminated as causes.
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Alternative treatments for tinnitus
The doctor may initially recommend cleaning a possible wax plug, if this is the cause, or fighting an ear infection.
At the same time, in more serious cases, a surgical intervention may be indicated for the excision of a tumor or the removal of calcium deposits on the ear bone.
Many people have noted the reduction of tinnitus-related symptoms with the help of natural remedies, such as Gingko biloba supplements (these extracts activate microcirculation and favor neural synapses) or based on melatonin, vitamin B12 and zinc.
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Also, a magnesium cure can ease the symptoms of tinnitus, a dose of 400 mg per day being recommended. At the same time, the inclusion of sesame seeds in the diet is indicated.
In combating tinnitus that has reached the chronic phase, specialists also use cognitive-behavioral therapies and TRT (Tinnitus Retraining Therapy).
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