Hissing, buzzing, chirping incessant ... If for some tinnitus constitute a mere annoyance, others describe them as intolerable. To limit their impact, several treatments have been proven.
Tinnitus in brief
Tinnitus, although they are not caused by any external sound stimulus, are in no case of auditory hallucinations . People who see them day and night, if only to hear them, do not make them sick imaginations.
This phenomenon is indeed real: it has even been recorded on computer during various experiments. In the absence of a cure, it can be tamed and regain a normal life.
This phenomenon is indeed real: it has even been recorded on computer during various experiments. In the absence of a cure, it can be tamed and regain a normal life.
Do not wait, see
Above all, it is essential to consult a general practitioner and / or an ENT to rule out any pathology of the auditory system (otosclerosis, Meniere's disease, acoustic neuroma). Or other organic cause could explain the onset of tinnitus: hypercholesterolemia, hypertension, hyperthyroidism, joint problems in the jaw ...
Hearing Aids
In most cases, the onset of tinnitus accompanied by hearing loss. Wearing a prosthesis, to rehear the best external sound stimuli, then will help mask tinnitus. The price range of hearing aids is very broad.
The Social Security can pay a small part, provided that the prosthesis was prescribed by a doctor.HIPs also have other techniques to reduce the harmfulness of tinnitus, do not hesitate to ask their advice.
The Social Security can pay a small part, provided that the prosthesis was prescribed by a doctor.HIPs also have other techniques to reduce the harmfulness of tinnitus, do not hesitate to ask their advice.
Behavioral and cognitive therapies
Ideally, it should reach to the tinnitus at a distance, they can forget it, not to be taken into account: one speaks of habituation . But this is not always easy. And then a vicious circle. Stress-induced tinnitus is just maintain it and the whole personality is affected.
The cognitive and behavioral therapies are successful because they can change the perception of the patient's tinnitus. And thus reduce the physical reactions induced by stress so they can gradually be ignored.
Visit of the French Association of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for more information.
The cognitive and behavioral therapies are successful because they can change the perception of the patient's tinnitus. And thus reduce the physical reactions induced by stress so they can gradually be ignored.
Visit of the French Association of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for more information.
The benefits of acupuncture
A study presented at the Medec 2008 showed that 48% of patients treated with acupuncture had been healed or had seen a significant improvement in their condition after 6 sessions.
For details, visit the association of patients Tinnitus France .
For details, visit the association of patients Tinnitus France .
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