Hormone treatment for tinnitus usually needs to be used for about 10 days, but how long it takes to see results varies from person to person and cannot be generalized. Treatment is mainly divided into local medication, systemic medication and so on.
1. Local medication: disinfect the affected ear, apply the otoscope to check the tympanic membrane, after surface anesthesia of the tympanic membrane, in the lower quadrant of the tympanic membrane before the application of a puncture needle slowly injected with 0.5 ml of Methylprednisolone Sodium Succinate Injection, fully immersed in the round window membrane will be removed after the puncture needle, after the end of the treatment will be the affected ear face-up to maintain for 20 minutes for 10 consecutive days of treatment.
2. Systemic medication: systemic application of hormone therapy, the drug commonly used methylprednisolone sodium succinate injection, the method of intravenous drip, the dose of 0.8mg/(kg-d), continuous use of the drug for 5d after the gradual reduction of the dose of the drug, can be based on the dose of 8mg/d to reduce, until the 10th day when the drug is completely discontinued.
In clinical practice, dexamethasone and hydrocortisone can also be used. The use of hormones has certain risks, and is applied after comprehensive evaluation.
Hormone treatment of tinnitus, the specific effect varies from person to person, and not all patients can achieve a very definite effect. Tinnitus requires comprehensive treatment, so tinnitus is recommended to the hospital, complete the relevant examination, clear cause and diagnosis, and then follow the doctor’s instructions for medication and treatment.