Tinnitus

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A tinnitus masker is a device worn like a hearing aid. This helps some people. It delivers low-level sound directly into the ear to cover or disguise the ear noise that is bothering you.

A hearing aid may help reduce ear noise and make outside sounds louder.

Sometimes, counseling may help you learn to live with tinnitus. Your doctor may recommend biofeedback training. This method helps you learn to control body functions by monitoring specific responses (such as tightness of a muscle group) and altering this response through relaxation.

Some people have tried alternative therapies to treat tinnitus. These includes:

Acupuncture
Craniosacral therapy
Hypnosis
Vitamins or herbal supplements, including zinc, magnesium, ginkgo, melatonin, or B vitamins

However, such methods have not been entirely proven. Talk to your doctor before trying any of these alternative therapies.

The American Tinnitus Association offers a good resource center and support group.

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Review Date: 07/26/2010
Reviewed By: Neil K. Kaneshiro, MD, MHA, Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org).