Tinnitus is experiencing ringing or other noises in one or both ears or in the central head that does not originate from an external source and it is not usually heard by other people. it is a common problem mostly affecting older age groups. the sound that the patient percieves can have different qualities like like ringing, buzzing, roaring, hissing or whistling) and may percieve as soft or loud. it also occurs because of some underlying condition and it improves by with the treatment of the underlying cause. It can occur with or without hearing loss.
WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF TINNITUS?
There are no. Of causes that can cause tinnitus :
- Ear canal blockage or ear infection: blocked ear causes change in pressure in the ear leading to tinnitus
- Head or neck injuries: any trauma to head or neck can affect the inner ear and its functioning.
- Hearing loss : loss f hearing also causes tinnitus
- Medications: tinnitus can also arise as a side effect to some medications
- Miniere’s disease
- Eustachian tube dysfunction
- Muscle spasm in the inner ear
- Ear bone changes
- TMJ disorders
- Other chronic conditions
WHAT ARE THE RISK FACTORS OF TINNITUS?
- Exposure to loud noises increases the risk of developing tinnitus
- Older age
- Men are more likely to experience tinnitus
- Tobacco and alcohol use
- Obesity, hypertension, head injury all increases the risk of tinnitus.
SYMPTOMS OF TINNITUS:
- Buzzing
- Roaring
- Clicking
- Hissing
- Humming
TYPES OF TINNITUS:
Subjective tinnitus is only heard by the patient itself and is the most common type of tinnitus while in objective tinnitus, the sound can also be hear by others
COMPLICATIONS OF TINNITUS:
- Sleep problems
- Stress
- Depression and anxiety
- Memory problems
- Headaches and fatigue
TREATMENT METHODS OF TINNITUS
there are various methods available for the treatment of tinnitus:
- Cognitive behavioral therapy tinnitus retraining therapy
- Counseling
- Masking
- Dietary restrictions
- Medications
AYURVEDIC TREATMENT FOR TINNITUS
Chandigarh Ayurvedic Centre has its own TINNITUS CARE KIT for pure and herbal treatment of tinnitus. This kit has:
- RASAYAN VATI:
INGREDIENTS: CAC Rasayan vati is herbo-mineral ayurvedic formulation, which is 100% natural. Rasayan vati contains various herbs such as Aswagandha, Shilajeet, Amla, Kesar, Musali, Shatavar, Brahmi Abhrak Bhasam, Swarn Makshik Bhasam, Yashad Bhasam, Mukta pisti, Praval pisti, Jaiphal, Vang Bhasam, Dalchini, Javitri, Gokhru, Kaunch Beej, Saunth, Mirch, Pipli, Amla, Kesar, Manjith, Anant Mool, Brahmi, Musali, Swarn Vang, etc.
BENEFITS:These ingredients show antioxidant, aphrodisiac, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, analgesic, immuno-modulator properties. These tablets provide good results in General debility, Psychological disorders, and improves immunity.
Recommended Dosage: Take 1 tablet twice daily with normal water after a meal.
- COUGH DETOX POWDER:
INGREDIENTS: Cough Detox Powder is herbo-mineral sachets which are purely Ayurvedic formulation. These sachets mainly balance Vata and Kapha Doshas. It is a good Expectorant, expels phlegm from lungs, relieves exhaustion, and provides energy. It is a mixture of some ayurvedic ingredients containing talisadi churna, abharak bhasam, godanti bhasam, lakshmi vilas rasa, yashti madhu churna, tankan bhasma, kaph ketu ras.
BENEFITS: These ingredients have antitussive and mucolytic properties which help in loosening the mucus accumulated in the chest and makes it easy to cough out. This is very effective in chronic cough, cold, whooping cough, bronchitis, wheezing, asthma, sore throat, epistaxis & other respiratory problems. This herbal powder also relieves congestion of nose and chest. It also cures body aches, anorexia, and loss of sensation of tongue, indigestion, burning sensation in palms and feet and temperature.
Recommended Dosage: Take one sachet twice a day with normal plain water.
- GARLIC CAPSULES:
BENEFITS: CAC Garlic capsules are herbal and purely ayurvedic formulation. It is used in diseases related to heart and blood systems. In foods and beverages, fresh garlic, garlic powder and garlic oil are used to add flavour. It balances all the three doshas of body i.e Vata, Pitta, Kapha and maintain healthy balance of these doshas. It is very effective for high cholesterol, diabetes and in high lipid levels. It is an anti oxidant, anti inflammatory, anti bacterial, anti fungal and immuno modulator.
Recommended Dosage: Take 1 tablet twice daily with normal water after meal.
- TRIKATU SYRUP:
INGREDIENTS: Trikatu syrup is pure ayurvedic formulation comprises of mainly three herbs such as Pippali (Piper longum), Shunthi (Zingiber officinale), & Marich (Piper nigrum).
BENEFITS: The main function of trikatu syrup is it removes excess of Kapha doshas and supports the respiratory system, helps to reduce body weight and hence detoxifies the body. it has anti-inflammatory , analgesic and antioxidant properties. Most hearing loss conditions are due to vata doshas, vata vitiation can result in damage to the auditory nerve and nerve ending, which leads to defective hearing problems. Trikatu syrup balances the Vata dosha, and
provide strength to nerves. It is free from chemicals, additives, colors and fillers.
Recommended Dosage: 2 tsp twice daily before a meal.
- NERVE UP TABLET:
INGREDIENTS: It mainly acts on the central nervous system. It contains natural ingredients like Shudha kuchla, Shudha shilajeet, Abhrak bhasma, Praval pishti, Shankh bhasma etc.
BENEFITS: It is a pure herbo-mineral formulation which helps to balance the vata dosha. It acts as a nervine stimulator and also reduces Kapha doshas. These contain natural Vatahar properties and helps in curing Vata diseases. It speeds up physical and mental processes. It helps in stiffness, inflammation, swelling and general weakness IT deal with the ringing, clicking, buzzing, hissing, humming, & roaring sounds.
Recommended Dosage: Take 1 tablet twice daily with normal water after meal.
- ANU TAILAM:
INGREDIENTS: The base oil of Anu Tailam is Sesame oil and other ingredients like– Yashtimadhu (Glycyrrhiza glabra), Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum), Brihati (Solanum indicum), Chandan (Santalum album), Mustaka (Cyperus rotundus), etc.
BENEFITS: Anu tailam is the wonderful Ayurvedic nasal oil that is a very effective remedy for allergies, sinusitis, headache, etc. This herbal oil has both the lubricating and cooling effect. It cleanses and moistens the mucous membranes, kills bacteria and fungi, thin mucus and stimulates its flow, shrinks swelling in the mucous membrane of the sinus. Anu tailam is very refreshing and can be used for mental fatigue also.. It possesses anti-bacterial properties and eliminates the excess mucus from the nasal cavity and balances adequate secretion of mucus.
Recommended Dosage – Put 2 drops of Anu tailam 3 times a day in each nostril.