Treatment of neurogenic tinnitus

  Neurogenic tinnitus is an abnormal sound produced by the ear in the absence of any external stimulus.  Patients with neurological tinnitus may feel a monotonous or mixed sound in their ears, such as buzzing, cicadas, or hissing. This sound is not actually present in the surrounding environment, but is a sensation in the ear (auditory hallucination). Tinnitus can be transient or persistent, and severe tinnitus can disturb a person’s peace of mind.  The first choice of medication is to use drugs that dilate blood vessels and nourish the nerves, anti-anxiety and anti-depressant drugs. Such as SSRIs, lidocaine and benzodiazepines. Psychotherapy can reduce anxiety and relaxation, which can improve tinnitus to some extent.  If oral medication is not effective, masking therapy can also be chosen: it is to mask and suppress tinnitus by using a signal generated by a masking device that is similar in frequency to the sound of tinnitus, and when the masking sound is eliminated, the tinnitus is reduced or disappears. You can also use hyperbaric oxygen therapy method: Hyperbaric oxygen is a new method to treat tinnitus. Its principle is to increase the blood oxygen level, improve the hypoxic damage to the auditory receptors, and promote the recovery of the function of the ear fossa and the auditory nerve. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is not suitable for those who do not have a patent eustachian tube.  In conclusion, to treat neurogenic tinnitus, it is important to find the cause and take relative treatment measures. Do not take drugs blindly by yourself.