Is it difficult to cure tinnitus once it occurs?

Tinnitus is the sensation of noise in the ear when there is no sound in the surroundings. As the mechanism of tinnitus has not been fully elucidated, it may be related to many diseases. If the primary pathology can be found, generally better results can be achieved; if the cause cannot be determined, or if the cause can be determined but cannot be treated, tinnitus is very difficult to be cured; however, active treatment can help to alleviate the symptoms and improve the quality of life. If the tinnitus is caused by cerumen impaction, secretory otitis media, otitis externa and other diseases, active treatment of these primary diseases, such as the removal of cerumen; the application of antibiotic drugs, such as cefuroxime, etc.; glucocorticoid drugs, such as prednisone and other therapies, the tinnitus can be relieved and disappeared, and to achieve the effect of cure. If the tinnitus is caused by inner ear or intracranial lesions, resulting in damage to nerve cells or inner ear hair cells, it is generally more difficult to be cured due to the lack of repair and regeneration function of nerve tissues. Drugs that improve blood supply to the cochlea and improve the metabolism of inner ear tissues, such as flunarizine, adenosine triphosphate, ginkgo biloba extract, etc., can be applied, combined with masking therapy, acoustic therapy, electrical stimulation therapy and other comprehensive treatments to improve the symptoms. And in the process of treatment, patients should maintain a good attitude, a positive attitude and sufficient rest is conducive to the recovery of tinnitus, the use of medication should follow the doctor’s instructions.