How to Relieve Tinnitus
Instructions
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Identify the cause of the tinnitus symptoms. See your doctor to evaluate your medical condition. If your physician can identify and treat the cause, that can relieve the tinnitus. Ear/nose/throat specialists (ENT) are specially trained to deal with hearing problems.
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Check for earwax, which may be the cause of your symptoms.
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Treat a circulatory condition by medication or surgery, if your doctor determines this is the cause.
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Change your prescription medication, if your doctor feels your medication is the cause of your tinnitus symptoms.
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Suppress the noise of tinnitus by using a hearing aid, masking device or white-noise machine. These are used typically when the cause cannot be cured, and you need to treat or cope with the symptoms.
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Take a medication to reduce the symptoms. Medications used for this purpose include tricyclic antidepressants, alprazolam and acamprosate
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