Tinnitus isn't a permanent condition, and in many cases, it will go away on its own. For most people, tinnitus will go away after a few weeks or even a few days, depending on the possible causes behind it. The truth is that in almost all cases, yes, tinnitus will go away on its own. However, you're much more likely to have chronic tinnitus the longer these noises last.
Most new cases of tinnitus will resolve within 6 to 12 months after their onset. If your tinnitus lasts longer, you'll likely hear it less over time, even if it persists beyond this period. Medications can't cure tinnitus, but in some cases they can help reduce the severity of symptoms or complications. To help relieve symptoms, your doctor may prescribe medications to treat an underlying condition or to help treat the anxiety and depression that often accompany tinnitus.
The bottom line is that, in almost all cases, tinnitus will go away on its own. However, the longer it lasts (the longer you hear reverberations or buzzes or whatever the sound is), the more likely it is to be chronic tinnitus. Ear or sinus infections: Many people, including children, experience tinnitus along with an ear or sinus infection. This will usually subside and gradually go away once the infection is cured.
Tinnitus can be a small, complicated condition: sometimes it goes away on its own, and sometimes it stays for a long time. We have had the privilege of working with Professor David Baguley, president of the British Tinnitus Association. Most people who seek medical help for tinnitus learn that there are no serious medical problems causing their condition. The tinnitus specialists at Medical Audiology have years of experience and specialized training in the diagnosis and treatment of tinnitus and other sound tolerance problems.
However, there may come a point where tinnitus starts to be uncomfortable, where it's hard to concentrate because the sound is too distracting. Pharmacological treatment: The use of some medications to relieve tinnitus has been investigated; however, the medications are primarily used to help with anxiety, depression, and sleeping difficulties that may be associated with tinnitus. The precise causes of tinnitus are not yet well understood, although there are some known connections (such as hearing loss). The type of tinnitus associated with temporary damage caused by loud noise (possibly in the form of powerful working-class anthems) usually disappears within a few days (and is attributed to the price of seeing the boss).
It's much easier to reduce tinnitus symptoms when the root causes can be identified. Masks: This is a device that looks like a hearing aid and produces a “shhh” sound to cover up tinnitus. Dr. Vesna Maric is a professor of tinnitus and sound tolerance disorders in the Master's program in Clinical Audiology at the University of Western Australia.
