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- What is tinnitus?
- Symptoms of tinnitus
- Causes of tinnitus
- Prevention of tinnitus
- Risk factors for tinnitus
- Complications of tinnitus
- When to see a doctor about tinnitus
- Diagnosis of tinnitus
- Conventional treatment of tinnitus
- Alternative/complementary treatment of tinnitus
- Living with tinnitus
- Caring for someone with tinnitus
There are a number of strategies which are recommended to help deal with tinnitus:
- Avoid alcohol - heavy drinking is a risk factor for developing tinnitus, so limiting alcohol is advisable
- Avoid caffeine - caffeine intake is another risk factor for developing tinnitus, so limit caffeine intake is advisable. Caffeine exists in: coffee, tea, chocolate, energy drinks and some soft drinks
- Avoid tonic water - check the ingredients on any tonic water (or other aerated spring waters) to ensure there is no quinine, as quinine can increase the risk of developing tinnitus
- Don't smoke - cigarette smoking will only exacerbate your tinnitus symptoms, so don't smoke and avoid exposure to other people's second hand cigarette smoke
- Healthy diet - a deficiency in a number of nutrients is thought to cause some forms of tinnitus, so ensure you and your family are eating mainly unprocessed foods, with plenty of fresh vegetables and fruit, legumes, nuts, seeds, unsaturated fats, wholegrains and lean protein. If your have had a blood test to determine deficiency in any nutrients, your doctor will possibly recommend supplements and a diet rich in the foods highest in the particular nutrient
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- More fluids - you need to increase your intake of water, diluted fresh juices or herbal teas to increase hydration in the body and help it heal more quickly from the underlying reason causing the tinnitus
- More vegetables and fruit - you need to increase your intake of vegetables, especially the leafy dark green ones and the dark purple ones and the brightly coloured fruits, as they are packed with antioxidants and vital nutrients to help the body heal more quickly from the underlying cause of the tinnitus
- Reduce blood pressure - if you have high blood pressure, it may cause tinnitus symptoms, so managing your condition is essential to preventing not just tinnitus symptoms but far worse outcomes. Ensure you eat less salt, less processed foods and more fresh produce
- Supplements - if you have had a blood test that has determined you are deficient in certain nutrients that are known risk factors for tinnitus if there is a deficiency, then your doctor will recommend supplements to increase these nutrients in the body, as well as recommending a diet rich in these nutrients
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< 10: alternative treatment 12: caregiving > Last reviewed: 18 February 2009 || Last updated: 12 December 2009
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NOTE: Mega doses of any type of vitamin, mineral, amino acid or herbal supplement cannot cure illnesses and in fact can be very dangerous and produce toxic side effects and interfere with medicine you are taking. Always ensure you consult your doctor before taking any type of complementary supplements.
Disclaimer: This guide is not intended to be used for diagnostic or prescriptive purposes. For any treatment or diagnosis of illness, please see your doctor.
