Question: What is the cause and treatment of unilateral tinnitus with normal audiogram?I TOOK MEDICATIONS TRENTAL AND MULTIVITAMINS WITH NO IMPROVEMENT

Answer: Self-Help Techniques to Reduce Tinnitus:

Avoid loud sound. Eliminate nicotine and caffeine. Avoid stressful situations. Rest. Get at least 8 hours of uninterrupted sleep every night. Avoid too much quiet. Use a fan, noisemaker (ocean waves, birds, rain sounds) or quiet radio music at night to mask the irritating tinnitus as you are trying to sleep. During the day, you may find yourself less bothered by the tinnitus if your mind and body are engaged in activities and there are other sounds in the room for your brain to listen to. Avoid focusing on the tinnitus by frequently discussing it with your family. In cases not responsive to these basic measures, treatment with the physician may include:

Stress reduction Relaxation techniques including massage and acupuncture Treatment for depression and anxiety Sleeping aids Hearing aids to improve underlying hearing loss Family support Professional support groups such as the American Tinnitus Association Tinnitus Retraining Therapy Gingko biloba. Some patients find this herbal medication helpful, but the scientific data is inconclusive. Gingko biloba may increase the risk of bleeding.