Archive for the ‘Tinnitus’ Category

The Stapes Operation (Stapedectomy)

Wednesday, January 16th, 2008

It has been found that, many a times tinnitus patients benefit from Stapedectomy.

Thermal Auricular Therapy

Wednesday, January 16th, 2008

popularly known as Hopi Ear Candle, is considered to be beneficial in treating tinnitus. The warm candle improves blood circulation, and this may lead to reduction of noise. (more…)

Tinnitus Retraining Therapy (TRT)

Wednesday, January 16th, 2008

In this therapy a mixture of psychotherapy and sound generators are used to treat hyperacusis. Sound generators help to decrease patient’s sensitivity to sounds, and psychotherapy helps a patient to view sound more positively. Although it is a time consuming process, it is the most popular therapy. (more…)

Sound Therapy

Wednesday, January 16th, 2008

in the beginning, alternatively high and low tone sound is fed to the ear. Then gradually the low frequency sound is removed from the music, and the ear is introduced to higher and higher frequencies. This therapy helps in improving the tone, and responsiveness of the middle ear muscles.

Sertraline

Wednesday, January 16th, 2008

is an antidepressant which can be used for the treatment of severe refractory tinnitus.

Reiki

Wednesday, January 16th, 2008

is an alternative therapy used for the treatment of physical, emotional, and mental diseases. It is also suitable for the treatment of tinnitus.

Reflexology

Wednesday, January 16th, 2008

acts on the principle that obstruction of energy pathway leads to illness or imbalance, so pressing on certain points may help achieve better health. Acting upon the ear, cervical spine and neck reflex points on hands or feet might help one get relief from hyperacusis. (more…)

Niacin(vitamin b3)

Wednesday, January 16th, 2008

is required for the proper breakdown of carbohydrates, fats and proteins. It also helps in the proper functioning of the central nervous system. It is widely believed that niacin helps in the treatment of tinnitus, although it has not been proved scientifically.

Natural Herbal Therapy

Wednesday, January 16th, 2008

has been an integral part of the Chinese medicine for thousands of years. In this therapy natural products and herbs such as; sesame seeds, Chinese herbs, black cohosh, spinach, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, ginkgo biloba, and even onion juice are used for the treatment of tinnitus. (more…)

Neuromonics Tinnitus Treatment (NTT)

Wednesday, January 16th, 2008

Patients suffering from hyperacusis have also benefited from this therapy. It has five clear-cut steps, at the end of which patients find relief from hyperacusis. (more…)