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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I am suffering from tinnitus. A very annoying problem for more than one year. Early when I recognized, I went to a hospital and they gave me Ginkgo biloba to eat for two months but nothing happened. Then I went to an ENT specialist and had medicines but again no result. I have just lost all hope. Sometimes I think I must end my life to get rid of it.

Please help me.

Thank you.
Answered by Dr. Shyam Kalyan N

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Shyam Kalyan N is an Allergy Specialist and ENT Specialist with more than eleven years of clinical experience. He completed his MBBS at the Madras Medical College, DLO at the KLE University, and DNB at the National Board of Examinations. He has acquired AASC degree in the field of Allergology and DOHNS-A from Royal College of Surgeons, England. He has done enormous research in the field of Allergic Rhinitis & Sinusitis. He has presented work papers at various national and international conferences and won many accolades. He deals with the surgical and medical management of head and neck conditions. He loves his work tremendously and makes sure that he gives the best care to his patients. He is versed with the recent advances in his field and provides the latest treatment protocol to patients. He is conversant in six languages. His patients, colleagues, seniors, and mentors have loved him enormously in his previous roles. Currently practicing in PSG Hospitals, Peelamedu, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.

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Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I read your query and can understand your concern.

Tinnitus is a very annoying problem. As troublesome as it is, I am not surprised when you say you feel like taking away your life. But hey, why do you wanna do something so drastic because you have not been able to keep the problem at bay? Tinnitus has various solutions, but one must be patient enough to wait for results. And I would like to know more details about your problem.

  1. When did it start?
  2. Did you have any exposure to loud sounds like a bomb blast or something like that?
  3. Did you have any ototoxic medicine? Any strong medicine you had to take?
  4. Is there any hearing loss as well?
  5. Does tinnitus always present?
  6. Does it ever increase or decrease or change with time or any activity?
  7. Is there any discharge from the ear or giddiness?
  8. Is the sound ringing or whooshing or buzzing or drilling?

Coming to treatment options, there is a medicine called capsule Tinnicar (Caroverine) which has shown good results in tinnitus patients. There are intratympanic injections that reduce the intensity of the ringing sound. Next, you have tinnitus matching and masking where we provide a sound that masks your tinnitus and makes you adapt to the condition.

Do revert back with all details. If you have done any audiogram or any ear-related investigations please upload the same in the next query. Please upload any reports pertaining to blood also. If you suffer from diabetes or hypertension please provide us details regarding the same.

I am sure you will feel better with the right advice. Do not worry.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At October 24, 2023
Reviewed At October 24, 2023

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Shyam Kalyan N is an Allergy Specialist and ENT Specialist with more than eleven years of clinical experience. He completed his MBBS at the Madras Medical College, DLO at the KLE University, and DNB at the National Board of Examinations. He has acquired AASC degree in the field of Allergology and DOHNS-A from Royal College of Surgeons, England. He has done enormous research in the field of Allergic Rhinitis & Sinusitis. He has presented work papers at various national and international conferences and won many accolades. He deals with the surgical and medical management of head and neck conditions. He loves his work tremendously and makes sure that he gives the best care to his patients. He is versed with the recent advances in his field and provides the latest treatment protocol to patients. He is conversant in six languages. His patients, colleagues, seniors, and mentors have loved him enormously in his previous roles. Currently practicing in PSG Hospitals, Peelamedu, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Shyam Kalyan N is an Allergy Specialist and ENT Specialist with more than eleven years of clinical experience. He completed his MBBS at the Madras Medical College, DLO at the KLE University, and DNB at the National Board of Examinations. He has acquired AASC degree in the field of Allergology and DOHNS-A from Royal College of Surgeons, England. He has done enormous research in the field of Allergic Rhinitis & Sinusitis. He has presented work papers at various national and international conferences and won many accolades. He deals with the surgical and medical management of head and neck conditions. He loves his work tremendously and makes sure that he gives the best care to his patients. He is versed with the recent advances in his field and provides the latest treatment protocol to patients. He is conversant in six languages. His patients, colleagues, seniors, and mentors have loved him enormously in his previous roles. Currently practicing in PSG Hospitals, Peelamedu, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.

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