Tinnitus Evaluation
Another sleepless night. Distracting noises. Ear pain that won’t go away. The symptoms of tinnitus come in many shapes and forms. Let us help you manage the condition.
Tinnitus (pronounced ti-ni-tis), or “ringing in the ears,” is the perception of a sound in one or both ears, without there being an external cause for that sound. Typically tinnitus symptoms are experienced as a ringing, buzzing, clicking, hissing, or roaring. The sounds heard with tinnitus can be intermittent or constant, and loud or soft. While the experience of tinnitus can vary widely, the effect upon sufferers is often similar: difficult and tiresome. These sounds may come and go, but for most, the symptoms produce a constant, maddening drone.
The most common causes of Tinnitus are:
- Untreated medical conditions
- Natural aging
- Sudden impact noises
- Exposure to loud sounds over time
- Head and neck injuries
- Medication side effects (called ototoxicity)
Tinnitus symptoms can range from slightly bothersome to completely life-altering, and since tinnitus is most often noticed in quiet environments, it can create sleeping problems that lead to long-term fatigue
At ,Hearing and Audiology Services we understand that living with tinnitus can be a frustrating ordeal, and we aim to create a plan of treatment that helps you to regain control over your day to day life. Our patients have found success utilizing an incredibly wide range of solutions, including meditation and stress reduction techniques, changes to their diet, using hearing aids, or using devices like white noise machines to help mask their symptoms.