Tinnitus is not a disease on it's own.
It is usually a symptom of many other underlying disease conditions which could have been caused by several factors.
Considering the discomfort that tinnitus causes it's sufferers, it is important to know how to cure tinnitus.
The manifestation of tinnitus includes the sufferer perceiving all kinds and ranges of sounds.
It could be high or low, and may occur intermittently or continuously.
It could be so disconcerting as to prevent a person from carrying out any activity or even sleeping.
There are several approaches when attempting a cure for tinnitus.
Of prime importance however is determining what the underlying cause is.
All treatment attempts made without isolating the real cause usually ends up being ineffective When the sufferer visit's the hospital, the doctor tries to determine what the cause(es) might be, by quizzing the patient to obtain a medical history.
Physical examination is also carried out to deduce where the buzz being heard is coming from.
It might by this means be possible to find a quick cure for the condition if the doctor is able to locate foreign bodies, wax or fluid causing the symptoms.
Getting rid of them could immediately bring an end to the discomfort being felt by the patient.
However, most times it is not that easy.
From the history taken, the doctor is able to distinguish the peculiarity of the tinnitus being treated.
Is it constant or intermittent? Does it cause a loss of balance? An impairment of hearing? This will help to determine what additional tests need to be carried out; e.
g an audiogram (hearing test) to arrive at a diagnosis.
After the doctor has confirmed his diagnosis, he would commence on a line of treatment which could include the use of niacin, radio surgery, and drugs such as propanolol, clonazepam, etidronate or sodium fluoride and acamprosate e.
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procedures such as implantation of electrodes, Transcranial magnetic stimulation and Tinnitus retraining therapy techniques have been used.
Research still continues on how to cure tinnitus.