Tinnitus

According to estimates by the American Tinnitus Association, at least 12 million Americans have tinnitus. Tinnitus, or ringing, buzzing or humming in the ears, is a symptom associated with many forms of hearing loss. Dietary habits, loud noise and medication may cause tinnitus. Other health conditions including allergies, tumors, heart and blood vessel abnormalities, and kidney function may also play a role in tinnitus. The most common causes are noise pollution and age related disorders.

Although there is no cure for tinnitus, hearing aids and medications are often utilized in allopathic treatment plans to reduce symptoms. Some medications are very effective in resolving symptoms but cannot treat the root cause of the condition. Tinnitus is a prevalent condition for which individuals may seek treatment with acupuncture when conventional treatment is ineffective. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) can be a valuable alternative to conventional therapies.

TCM encompasses acupuncture therapy, Chinese herbal therapy, Chinese food therapy, and lifestyle recommendations, among other components. Acupuncture physicians often incorporate a combination of acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine and lifestyle changes to treat tinnitus. Acupuncture can help decrease the level of the tinnitus sounds experienced. Your acupuncture physician will consider all aspects of a person’s health before developing a treatment plan. Results of acupuncture treatment can be very pronounced, especially if treatment occurs after the appearance of initial symptoms.