Question: i used to listen to mp3 with ear buds. the volume wasn't that loud. i stoped using it when my tinnitus got worst, but my tinnitus doesn't seem to go away or fade away. Will my tinnitus go away?

Answer: What is the treatment of tinnitus?

After a careful evaluation, your doctor may find an identifiable cause and be able to treat or make recommendations to treat the tinnitus. Once you have had a thorough evaluation, an essential part of treatment is your own understanding of the tinnitus, i.e., what has caused it, and your options for treatment.

In many cases, there is no specific treatment for tinnitus. It may simply go away on its own, or it may be a permanent disability that the patient will have to "live with." Some otolaryngologists have recommended niacin to treat tinnitus. However, there is no scientific evidence to suggest that niacin helps reduce tinnitus, and it may cause problems with skin flushing.

Is there anything to do to lessen intensity of the tinnitus?

It is important to realize that the hearing system is one of the most delicate and sensitive mechanisms in the body. Since it is a part of the general nervous system, it is sensitive, to some degree, by anything that affects the overall health of the individual (both physical and psychological). Therefore, in order to lessen the intensity of tinnitus, it is advisable to make every effort to:

Avoid exposure to loud sounds and noises. Control blood pressure. Decrease salt intake. Avoid nerve stimulants such as coffee and colas (caffeine) and tobacco (nicotine). Reduce anxiety. Try to stop worrying about the tinnitus. Often times, the more you worry and concentrate on the noise, the louder it will become. Get adequate rest and avoid fatigue. Exercise. Utilize masking noise. Tinnitus is usually more bothersome when the surroundings are quiet, especially when you are in bed. A competing sound such as a ticking clock or a radio may help mask tinnitus. Small hearing aid like devices which generate a competitive sound may help reduce the awareness of the tinnitus. Biofeedback may help or diminish tinnitus in some patients. Hearing aids may help some patients with hearing loss and tinnitus. However a trial before purchase is advisable. Avoid aspirin or aspirin products. Tinnitus At A GlanceTinnitus is abnormal ear noise. Tinnitus can arise in any of the four sections of the ear: the outer ear, the middle ear, the inner ear, and the brain. Persisting unexplained tinnitus is evaluated with a hearing test (audiogram). Measures can be taken to lessen the intensity of tinnitus.