Health DescriptionHealth consultation description: If Possible, Treat the Source of Your
Tinnitus
Expert ReplyCondition analysis:
If you think your tinnitus is the result of an ear infection, try to treat the infection at home. Health food stores or natural grocery stores probably carry ear drops that will help your body fight the infection. Once the ear infection is resolved, your tinnitus should go away. If you believe your tinnitus is the result of earwax, you can try clearing the blockage at home. Try putting a few drops of mineral oil, or hydrogen peroxide mixed with water, into your ear canal to soften the wax. After letting the drops sit in your ear for a few minutes, flush your ear out with water using a bulb syringe. It might take several days of this treatment to remove the wax in your ear. If your tinnitus is indeed the result of earwax buildup, it should clear up soon after you remove the excess wax.
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Vitamin and Mineral-Rich Diet for Tinnitus:
Consumption of a balanced diet rich in nutrients particularly vitamin A, beta carotene, vitamin B12, vitamin C, vitamin E, magnesium, copper, and selenium may contribute towards the betterment of tinnitus. Vitamin A is important for the health of ear membranes. Vitamin C and vitamin E have tremendous anti-oxidative qualities which help in protecting the cell membrane from oxidative stress which is implicated in the condition of tinnitus.
Vitamin C enhances and restores the blood flow and is a well-established remedy for preventing and treating inflammation and infections. These micronutrients seek out for the oxygen free radical and work towards neutralizing their effects. A deficit of vitamin B12 may elevate the levels of homocysteine in the body which can be toxic to the nerves and may lead to a range of nervous system disorders including tinnitus and hearing loss. Adequate magnesium in the body may prevent the constriction of blood vessels including the arteries connecting to the inner ear and lessen the risk of tinnitus.