Is Tinnitus Treatable?

Tinnitus is one of the most intrusive disorders known in our modern society. It is far more prevalent today than ever before due to the fact that society is noisier than ever before. Construction workers, factory workers and disc jockeys are probably the three occupations most effected by tinnitus. Loud sounds without proper ear protection can cause tinnitus, and once you have it, it usually does not go away. And while there is no cure currently known, the question is: is tinnitus treatable?

Disc Jockeys Beware

If you are in an otherwise quiet room and you hear a hissing or ringing sound that is not coming from anything discernible, it is probably tinnitus. Some sufferers claim that it literally blocks out other sounds, causing them to be virtually deaf. Unfortunately, contemporary disc jockeys, specifically, generally do not wear ear protection and, essentially, live in a loud music environment. In their youthful exuberance for the music and dancing, they tend to ignore the warnings of experienced individuals. It isn’t too long before tinnitus sets in and will likely only get worse unless precautions are taken.

Psychological Distress and Memory Loss

The tonality, volume and type of ringing or hissing can vary, but the result is the same: partial deafness. The sound may interfere with watching television and listening to music. Even having a conversation can be frustrating with a constant hissing in your ears. At its worst, severe tinnitus can even cause psychological distress, including depression and anxiety. Some sufferers also experience short-term memory loss.

Again, is tinnitus treatable? The simple answer is yes. However, treatment may not work for everybody.

Successful Treatment is Not Guaranteed

As of yet, there is no known, scientifically accepted, definitive cure, just as there is no definitive universal treatment. Even with successful treatment, there is no guarantee that the hissing or ringing will completely dissipate or disappear and not return. So it is wise to look upon ebooks and other sources that claim to alleviate the symptoms of tinnitus with skepticism and concern. The cure may be out there, but it has yet to be discovered.

“Successful” treatments include:

• Tinnitus Restraining Therapy
• Tinnitus Masking
• Meditation
• Medication
• Sound Therapies

The most anticipated cure being examined is stem cell research. Hopefully, the question – “Is tinnitus treatable?” – will be a thing of the past. That being said, it is, in the long run, easier and wiser to prevent tinnitus than to have it treated.

If you have a DJ friend or family member, talk to them; show them this article and other sources that will persuade them to be less careless with their hearing. Their lives will be richer for it.

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