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TMS for Tinnitus
Tinnitus and tms
Tinnitus is ringing or buzzing noise in one or both ears. It affects about 15% to 20% of people, and is especially common in older adults.
Common causes of tinnitus
- Hearing loss
- Ear infection or ear canal blockage
- Head or neck injuries
- Medications
- Meniere's disease
Complications
Tinnitus affects people differently. For some people, tinnitus can significantly affect quality of life. If you have tinnitus, you may also experience:
- Fatigue
- Stress
- Sleep problems
- Trouble concentrating
- Memory problems
- Depression
- Anxiety and irritability
- Headaches
- Problems with work and family life
TMS uses small magnetic pulses to ‘rewire’ abnormal network of neurons in the auditory cortex of the brain. TMS therapy seems like it could be a legitimate alternative management to tinnitus for a lot of people.
TMS has been cleared by the FDA in the treatment of drug-resistant depression, it may also be used off-label for other Neurological and Psychiatric disorders like tinnitis etc.
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