How to Alleviate Ringing in My Ears

Ringing in your ears, known as tinnitus, can become bothersome fast, and can also be a sign of possible damage to your ear drums. Taking proper care of your ears will help to alleviate tinnitus and is important in preventing severe damage, which can ultimately lead to loss of hearing. While the efforts required to minimize or altogether alleviate tinnitus can take some discipline, the results are well worth it.

Instructions

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  Avoid areas where your ears will be subjected to extended periods, or frequent occurrences, of loud noises.

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  Wear ear muffs or earplugs if avoiding such areas is not an option for you, to help minimize the volume of sounds you will be experiencing and the resulting damage those sounds can do.

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  Limit alcohol consumption if ringing in your ears remains a constant problem.

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  Limit caffeine intake, as, like alcohol, it can make consumers more prone to tinnitus.

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  Avoid products which feature nicotine. Nicotine can reduce blood flow to the ear, which can cause ringing.

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  Start a regular exercise routine. Tinnitus has been found to be more common among individuals with greater weights, and even a fit individual can see tinnitus-related benefits from exercise, as it helps stimulate blood flow, helping to prevent ringing.

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  Speak with your doctor if your tinnitus persists. Your doctor may be able to identify the root source behind the ringing, or prescribe medications which will reduce the frequency or severity of bouts of ringing.