What is Tinnitus?
Tinnitus is the perception of sound that has no external source. People afflicted with tinnitus often describe it as sounding like ringing, hissing, roaring, buzzing, or whooshing, and it can be perceived in one or both ears. Some people experience tinnitus intermittently; others hear it constantly. Stress, fatigue, anxiety, and other triggers can exacerbate the sound.
What causes Tinnitus?
A variety of different factors can cause or exacerbate tinnitus, including loud noises, medications, wax buildup, and certain disorders. By determining the cause of your tinnitus, an audiologist can recommend a more effective treatment.
| What should you do if you have Tinnitus? |
First, schedule a consultation with one of our audiologists. To determine the cause and severity of your tinnitus, he will examine your ears, ask about your hearing health, and conduct audio metric testing. Using the information we gather, doctor will explore the best treatment options for your tinnitus.
In many cases, tinnitus dissipates on its own regardless of the cause. However, that doesn’t mean you should wait weeks, months, or even years for your tinnitus to disappear. If your tinnitus continues for more than a couple of weeks and negatively affects your quality of life, consult an audiologist.
| Will Tinnitus go away on its own? |
| In many cases, tinnitus dissipates on its own regardless of the cause. However, that doesn’t mean you should wait weeks, months, or even years for your tinnitus to disappear. If your tinnitus continues for more than a couple of weeks and negatively affects your quality of life, consult an audiologist. |
| Why doesn’t Tinnitus go away for some people? |
| Some people suffer from long-term or permanent tinnitus. In these cases, one or more of the causes of tinnitus is likely auditory malfunction, which is often caused by hearing loss from loud noise exposure. When the brain attempts to compensate for this malfunction, it can start a vicious cycle that ends in tinnitus. To better understand how this cycle works and how you can end it, consult with an audiologist. |
