Knowing How To Cure Tinnitus Caused By Ear Infection

Some causes of tinnitus can be simple enough to determine such as impacted earwax, hearing loss, ear infection, blood circulatory problems, certain drugs, etc. These causes make it easier to treat compared to cases when your doctor is unable to determine what is causing the phantom noises in your ears which unfortunately occurs in most cases of tinnitus.



Since tinnitus is considered a symptom of a problem in the body and not a disease or condition, if the noises are caused by ear infection, the top tip on how to cure tinnitus is to cure the ear infection first. With that in mind, here are some natural remedies you can use to cure an ear infection.

Tinnitus is driving me crazy!

The noises of tinnitus range from ringing, static, ocean waves, whistling, whooshing, roaring, squeaking, hissing, humming, etc. While these noises can be annoying enough, what is even worse is that when tinnitus is severe enough, it can lead to depression and suicidal thoughts.

Other common problems that result from tinnitus include dependence on drugs or alcohol, problems sleeping, problems concentrating at work or at home, pain or headaches, anxiety, frustration, fear, avoiding quiet or noisy environments, etc. As you can see, the noises can be enough to drive anyone crazy!

Ear infection and tinnitus

While ear infections commonly affect children, they can affect anyone of any age. Not every case of ear infection will lead to tinnitus though it certainly increases the risk of hearing annoying sounds in one or both ears.

Ear infection can occur in either the middle ear or outer ear. While middle ear infections can affect anyone, they usually affect children more. Outer ear infection which is also known as "swimmer's ear" (otomycosis) commonly affects adults and results from water that contains bacteria and other harmful organisms finding its way into and getting trapped in the ear canal leading to an ear infection.

An infection in the middle ear usually starts from a cold or allergy which causes an area of the ear to swell causing the lining of the middle ear to absorb air which creates a vacuum which then enables fluid to form in the middle ear. When bacteria and viruses from the nose travel upward into the middle ear, it leads to an infection because this fluid provides the perfect breeding ground for the bacteria and viruses to multiply and cause an ear infection.

While ear infections commonly only cause pain and pressure in the ear, they can also cause ringing in one or both ears. There are many ways to treat an ear infection and once treated, tinnitus may go away and may not need separate treatment.

One of the ways to treat an ear infection is with the use of certain natural remedies. Here are two natural ways on how to cure tinnitus by eliminating the ear infection first.

Ear infection natural remedies

1. Garlic

The number one natural remedy for infections of any kind including ear infections is garlic. Garlic is commonly known as "nature's penicillin" and is used to naturally treat various diseases and conditions because of its antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral and antimicrobial properties. Unlike antibiotics which can lead to a frightening trend of antibiotic resistance, garlic does not have this issue.

As far as its use for ear infections, various studies have shown that garlic is able to kill various strains of bacteria obtained from the noses as well as the throats of children with ear infections.

In addition, the fungus that is commonly blamed for swimmer's ear is known as aspergillus which can be non-responsive to many antibiotics but is no match for garlic.

Best way to use garlic

Garlic contains the compound allicin which breaks down and releases many healthful compounds that treat many health issues. The best way to get this compound is from raw garlic but the garlic needs to be crushed, minced or pressed in order to release these compounds. If garlic is cooked, it should be cooked lightly so that these healthful compounds are not destroyed.

Unfortunately many people abhor the smell of garlic so while raw garlic is best, there may be some healthful compounds to be found in garlic supplements, garlic oil, etc.

Garlic can be used internally and externally to treat infections and many other conditions.

While most natural remedies including garlic have few to no side effects, fresh garlic can cause a burning sensation in the mouth and/or esophagus that many will find unpleasant.

If you have blood clotting disorders, consult your doctor before using garlic internally because medicinal amounts of garlic can cause problems by delaying blood clotting.

2. Echinacea

Another of the best ways on how to cure tinnitus naturally by addressing the underlying cause which is ear infection in this case is Echinacea (pronounced eki-nay-sha). This is another natural remedy whose effects are similar to garlic. Like garlic, it is a major immune system booster and is a great natural remedy for colds and flu.

German researchers reported success in treating many infections with Echinacea including meningitis, tuberculosis, wounds, whooping cough, tonsillitis, bronchitis, colds and flu as well as ear infections.

Echinacea fights various types of infection in many ways. The first way is through a natural antibiotic that it contains known as echinacoside which has many microbial features.

Echinacea is also able to fight infection by strengthening various tissues to prevent them from succumbing to attacking bacteria, viruses, fungi, etc. Echinacea is able to shield various tissues from various germs with the help of another compound that it contains known as echinacein.

Lastly, Echinacea is able to mimic the body's virus fighting compound known as interferon which is released by a dying virus-infected cell to help other surrounding cells resist attacks from various harmful microorganisms.

Best way to use Echinacea

To use Echinacea, simply follow the manufacturer's guidelines if you purchase commercial preparations. You can also make a homemade tincture or decoction. If using a homemade tincture, take 1 teaspoon two to three times a day. For a decoction, add 2 teaspoons of the roots per cup of water and bring to a boil. Steep for about 15 to 20 minutes, strain and drink up to three cups a day.

Safety with Echinacea

Do keep in mind that you may experience a tingling or numbing sensation if you use an Echinacea tincture which should go away in about half an hour.

Also, many herbalists usually recommend using Echinacea only for a short period of time. It is not to be given to children under two. Pregnant or nursing women or those over 65 should consult their doctor before taking Echinacea.

Echinacea may also cause allergic reactions in some people. If this occurs, you may want to consider reducing the dose or stop taking this herb.

These are a few natural remedies on how to cure tinnitus by treating the underlying cause first. Tinnitus is generally considered to be a symptom of an underlying issue and once this issue is identified and treated, the various noises of tinnitus should go away.

Natural remedies for ear infections are usually considered best because many conventional treatments are less than ideal. Topical drugs can be uncomfortable and many of them cannot be used in cases when the ear drum has already been broken. This makes natural remedies ideal.

Reference:

• https://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/tinnitus
• https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2686891/

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