Your questions answered on tinnitus

There’s a lot to unpack here! ͏   ­ ͏   ­ ͏   ­ ͏   ­ ͏   ­ ͏   ­ ͏   ­ ͏   ­ ͏   ­ ͏   ­ ͏   ­ ͏   ­ ͏   ­ ͏   ­ ͏   ­ ͏   ­ ͏   ­ ͏   ­ ͏   ­ ͏   ­ ͏   ­ ͏   ­ ͏   ­ ͏   ­ ͏   ­ ͏   ­ ͏   ­ ͏   ­ ͏   ­ ͏   ­ ͏   ­ ͏   ­ [Healthline]( [Wellness Wire]( In a Nutshell It’s that time of the month again when we answer one lucky reader’s health question! And the winning topic is *drum roll, please* tinnitus. We’ll explain the potential causes of ringing in the ears, coping tips, and findings from a new study that may have finally discovered a treatment for it. (We hope this helps your husband, Ginny W.!) Before we jump into our main story, check out these newly published articles: • [7 healthy habits to reduce your depression risk]( • [Benefits and risks of hanging upside down]( • [17 best products for older adults who live alone]( Be well, Morgan Mandriota Newsletter Editor, Healthline Written by Morgan Mandriota September 29, 2023 • 3 min read [Is a new tinnitus treatment on the way?]( what’s got us buzzing [Is a new tinnitus treatment on the way?]( 👂 Tinnitus is the medical name for “[ringing in the ears](.” (That ringing can also sound like buzzing, clicking, whistling, or hissing!) People of all ages can experience it, and symptom severity can vary. Ear damage, certain medications, or exposure to loud noises can lead to tinnitus. But this ringing can also be a symptom of a health condition, such as an ear infection, thyroid disease, or high blood pressure. 🙏 Have hope! Tinnitus typically isn’t curable, unless it’s from an underlying (treatable) condition. More research on treatments is needed, but a [new study]( found that targeted auditory-somatosensory stimulation of the brain could be promising. Participants reported long-term symptom relief after just 6 weeks of daily at-home treatments. Until that’s available to the public, there are some proven ways to find relief. 🛎️ How to manage symptoms. Potential [remedies]( include medication, sound-based therapy, acupuncture, and hearing aids. Lifestyle changes such as meditating, exercising, reducing stress, and taking nutritional supplements can also help. Especially if tinnitus is negatively affecting your quality of life, speak with a therapist or doctor to figure out which option is best for you. 🛑 Prevention is possible. To prevent tinnitus or [hearing loss](, always try to protect your ears from sounds louder than 85 decibels, which is the level associated with city traffic. That means you’ll want to cover your ears around construction noises and wear earplugs at concerts. 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