Comparison of the efficacy between Ginkgo Biloba and Caroverine in the management of Idiopathic Tinnitus.
Abstract
Aim: This Study of Tinnitus management conducted to compare the efficacy of two drugs namely caroverine and gingko Biloba in Mahavir institute of medical sciences, Vikarabad over one year.
Objective: To describe the results found in a group of people who have undergone treatment with carvoverine, gingko Biloba,placebo.
Method: Using Tchqs Score 90 adult subjects with the complaint of tinnitus and associated symptoms were analyzed with Proper History, Clinical Examination and Pure Tone Audiometry and Thcq’s to determine the Degree of Annoyance of the Tinnitus and to Assess Tinnitus Impact on the Quality of Life before and after Treatment.
Results: There was a significant reduction in the degree of annoyance caused by Tinnitus, there was a significant reduction of tinnitus and there was a significant improvement in hearing thresholds, consequently, on the Quality of Life of the respondents after using the caroverine, gingko Biloba.
Conclusion: This study allowed the Verification that the use of Caroverine, gingko bilobaand placebo for the Treatment of Tinnitus and their Effect.
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