How to treat tinnitus in the elderly

Tinnitus may occur in the elderly and may be related to more cerumen in the ear, or neurological tinnitus, hypertensive tinnitus, or otitis media tinnitus. 1. More cerumen in the ear: If there is more cerumen in the ear it can lead to tinnitus symptoms in patients. As a result of not paying attention to ear hygiene, cerumen debris close to the eardrum may cause buzzing or clattering tinnitus symptoms. After the cerumen is removed under the operation of a doctor, the tinnitus can disappear. 2. Neurological tinnitus: Due to older age, gradual weakening of various organs in the body, and a decrease in the metabolic ability of the body, it is easy to cause insufficient blood supply to the inner ear and aging of the auditory organs in the elderly, which then leads to tinnitus, which can be treated with Drugs that improve circulation and nourish the nerves. In addition, neurasthenia and emotional stress can also lead to neurological tinnitus in the elderly; 3. Hypertensive tinnitus: long-term hypertension leads to arteriosclerosis and vascular spasm, and the inner ear is prone to ischemic symptoms, which in turn leads to deafness and tinnitus. Patients should actively lower their blood pressure for treatment to maintain it at a stable level, which can improve the phenomenon of tinnitus. If the patient still has tinnitus after the blood pressure is lowered to a stable level, the patient can also combine with acupuncture and hyperbaric oxygen chamber treatment. 4. Middle ear inflammatory tinnitus: Due to the inflammatory stimulation of the inner ear, the blood circulation is not smooth, which in turn leads to the appearance of tinnitus symptoms. At this time, patients can follow the doctor’s prescription and choose cephalosporin anti-inflammatory drugs for treatment. At the same time, they should pay attention to the hygiene and cleanliness of the ear, and can also apply mucus promoters to promote the outflow of secretions and relieve the tinnitus symptoms. Daily exercise can improve the microcirculation, and the diet should be supplemented with vitamins, while avoiding the noise environment and ensuring regular work and rest.