Caffeine may worsen symptoms. For most people, though, simply ignoring the tinnitus will allow it to fade into the background, just as wearing a piece of jewelry or a watch becomes unnoticeable to us after a short time, unless we consciously think about wearing it. Although this does not always resolve the tinnitus, some people note relief of their symptoms. Only a very few cases of tinnitus are caused by identifiable, repairable medical conditions. Stress level, diet, and exposure to noise can worsen tinnitus.
Most people find their tinnitus annoying but learn to adapt without difficulty.
It is likely that if you have had tinnitus, you will have it again in the future. The only real prevention for tinnitus is to avoid damaging your hearing. Most causes other than hearing loss do not have prevention strategies. It is important to follow the doctor s directions in obtaining further evaluations and tests. It is important to follow up on these recommendations when they are made to confirm that your tinnitus is not caused by another illness.