How to Stop Tinnitus

If ringing in your ears is annoying, there are things you can do to stop tinnitus. Tinnitus is a noise or humming in the ears. It is also a common problem that usually affects about one in five people. While tinnitus is not a serous problem, it is usually a sign of some other underlying cause. To get tinnitus releif, follow the steps below.

Instructions

• 1

  To stop tinnitus check with your doctor or audiologist for any underlying causes. You audiologist or doctor will probably check your ears for excessive ear wax. Too much ear wax usually causes tinnitus. There are other physical conditions that cause tinnitus. Have your doctor do a complete physical for related tinnitus conditions.

• 2

  To stop tinnitus look to your prescription medication, and ask your audiologist or pharmacist if tinnitus could possibly be a side-effect. If a prescription medication is responsible for tinnitus, your doctor may want to reduce your dosage or prescribe a new medication.

• 3

  Ask an audiologist or doctor about medication to stop tinnitus. There are prescriptions that will help reduce or stop tinnitus. Alprazolam or tricyclic antidepressants have been proven to help stop tinnitus; however, these medications have side-effects such as dry mouth and tiredness.

• 4

  For a natural tinnitus cures, try taking ginkgo-leaf extract. It helps stop tinnitus by stabilizing nerve cells and improving their signaling. Take 40 mg three times a day. Make sure the ginkgo-leaf extract you chose contains 24 percent flavornol glycosides. Magnesium is also purported to help stop tinnitus. Take 500 mg daily to help your ears stop ringing.