Can Tinnitus Be Cured?

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One of the first questions that is asked by someone experiencing tinnitus is: can tinnitus be cured? The simple answer is yes. Problematic tinnitus can be changed to tinnitus and in some cases tinnitus symptoms are reduced and can completely stop in some cases.

Problematic tinnitus is characterised by a negative cognitive and somatic response to a tinnitus sound. Normal tinnitus is characterised by experiencing tinnitus sometimes and when it is experienced; not having a negative cognitive or somatic reaction to it.

This article explores some of the influencing factors regarding getting better from tinnitus and whether tinnitus can be cured? Tinnitus can be helped or cured with a number of different approaches and strategies which might involve medical treatment, professional psychological help, somatic therapy and making practical life changes, all of which can assist with tinnitus recovery.

Unfortunately, due to the nature of tinnitus difficulties a number of different practitioners might be involved in the recovery process. This makes treatment sometimes seem a little disjointed. Many of our clients have tried one approach on a short-term basis without being aware of what their extended treatment or therapy options are. Recovering from tinnitus requires time and patience often with an integrated approach.

Influencing factors on finding a tinnitus cure

One of the influencing factors in relation to tinnitus symptoms can be what caused them in the first place? It is not clear what causes tinnitus symptoms. Although tinnitus is often accompanied by hearing loss in many cases tinnitus manifests in people with no hearing loss. Some of the factors which might explain this is the role of the nervous system, trauma, stress levels and personal circumstances. Every person's experience of tinnitus is slightly different as are their personal circumstances. Therefore, the approach in relation to their recovery may also be different.

Can tinnitus be cured with medical intervention?

In some cases, medical intervention can cure tinnitus. For example, if tinnitus is being caused by jaw problems realigning the jaw can dissipate symptoms. If tinnitus is caused by ear wax build using ear suction to remove the ear wax can alleviate symptoms. So, in some cases there is a relatively easy solution to tinnitus symptoms. In other cases, there is no obvious cause of tinnitus symptoms. There is currently no medication which directly cures tinnitus symptoms. However, it is important to note that just because there is not a medical cure for tinnitus does not mean that there is not a tinnitus cure.

Can tinnitus be cured by therapy?

Finding a tinnitus cure means either finding a cure for tinnitus which completely stops tinnitus symptoms. Examples where complete tinnitus cessation might be possible include: stopping tinnitus causing medication, reducing stress which triggered tinnitus, treating an underlying condition which is causing tinnitus or TMJ treatment to alleviate stress put on our hearing function. Or utilising therapies which help turn a negative reaction into a neutral response. This means that although tinnitus symptoms might be experienced you no longer have a negative reaction to them. This can be achieved through, tinnitus counselling and tinnitus retraining therapy, trauma processing or psychotherapy.

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