Tinnitus is a condition that causes the person to hear phantom sounds. The person may hear ringing in the ear or numerous other possible sounds. Tinnitus can be a symptom of hearing loss. Pulsatile hearing loss causes the person to be able to hear their own pulse and can be caused by high blood pressure or a Eustachian tube disorder among other conditions.

People with tinnitus used to be told that they would have to learn to use it. Now, there are treatments for tinnitus. Though there are no medications specifically formulated for the treatment of tinnitus, some medications are used as remedies for tinnitus. Some antidepressants, anti-anxiety medications, anticonvulsants, and anesthetics are used for the treatment for tinnitus.

Some remedies for tinnitus use sound to mask the sounds of tinnitus. Wearable devices or electronic devices in the person’s environment produce white noise to block the sound of tinnitus. Cognitive therapy is often used as part of a remedy for tinnitus. The therapy helps the individual cope with living with tinnitus.

Wearing hearing aids helps some cases of tinnitus. For people with tinnitus due to hearing loss, the benefits can be two-fold. The hearing aids improve hearing and reduce the tinnitus. Cochlear implants are sometimes used to treat tinnitus.

Problems with the jaw such as temporomandibular joint (TMJ), commonly called lockjaw, can cause tinnitus. The nerves of the jaw can affect the nerves of the ear. If the tinnitus is caused by lockjaw or a jaw misalignment, the tinnitus may be treated by addressing this cause. A dental or orthodontic treatment to fix the bite or alignment issue may successfully treat the tinnitus.

Some alternative therapies are used to treat tinnitus. Acupuncture is one alternative treatment method that has been successful for some cases of tinnitus. Hypnosis, magnets, and hyperbaric oxygen have been used for treatment of ringing in the ears.

Biofeedback is a treatment option for tinnitus. Biofeedback is a process of learning to relax and control automatic bodily functions. In many cases, stress management using biofeedback can reduce tinnitus. If someone is experiencing a ringing in the ear, the person should consult a doctor and discuss the treatment options.