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Itchy Ear Canals, Tinnitus. Taken Crystal Meth. What Treatment Should I Take To Get Relief?
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The tinnitus you are having is likely to be due to the nerve damage caused by crystal meth use. However other causes like blocked ear canal or infection need to be ruled out after an examination by your ENT specialist.
Once the cause is confirmed, you will be treated accordingly.
Meanwhile you can follow these suggestions:
1) Reduce caffeine and salt intake.
2) Avoid smoking and consumption of alcohol.
3) Avoid using objects to clean your ears.
4) Take a Zinc supplementation once daily.
5) Do not take any medications as Aspirin as they can increase the ringing sound.
6) Eat fresh Pineapple in the diet as it reduces inflammation if any.
You can also add Ginkgo Biloba supplements to your diet for relief.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
Thanks for posting your query.
The tinnitus you are having is likely to be due to the nerve damage caused by crystal meth use. However other causes like blocked ear canal or infection need to be ruled out after an examination by your ENT specialist.
Once the cause is confirmed, you will be treated accordingly.
Meanwhile you can follow these suggestions:
1) Reduce caffeine and salt intake.
2) Avoid smoking and consumption of alcohol.
3) Avoid using objects to clean your ears.
4) Take a Zinc supplementation once daily.
5) Do not take any medications as Aspirin as they can increase the ringing sound.
6) Eat fresh Pineapple in the diet as it reduces inflammation if any.
You can also add Ginkgo Biloba supplements to your diet for relief.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
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