Tinnitus Management
Tinnitus, also known as “ringing in the ears,” affects millions of people. The symptoms of tinnitus can greatly vary; and the phantom sounds range from hearing a buzzing, humming, ringing, or whistling in the head or ears. While there is no tinnitus treatment that will stop ringing in the ears completely, hearing aids are a great management option. We offer a wide range of hearing aids, including devices with a tinnitus masking feature.
Understanding
Tinnitus
Tinnitus is the perception of hearing a sound in the ears or head when no sounds are externally present. Also known as “ringing in the ears,” tinnitus affects millions of people of all hearing abilities. The sounds of tinnitus can greatly vary; and the phantom sounds range from hearing a buzzing, hissing, ringing, whistling, or whooshing. Everyone experiences tinnitus differently. For some people, their tinnitus is sporadic, only occurring occasionally while others hear the phantom sounds constantly with no relief.
Causes of Tinnitus
Tinnitus is still a widely unknown phenomenon. It’s important to understand that tinnitus is not a condition itself, but rather a symptom of another underlying problem. Causes of tinnitus can include
- Hearing loss
- Loud noise exposure
- Ototoxic medications
- Meniere’s disease
- Circulatory problems
- Stress or anxiety
To successfully treat tinnitus, first the underlying cause needs to be treated. If resolving the condition that caused your tinnitus does not decrease your perception of it, there are some forms of management that can help.
Importance of
Tinnitus Management
While there is no tinnitus treatment that will stop ringing in the ears completely, hearing aids are a great management option. At Tek Audiology, we offer a wide range of hearing aids, including devices with a tinnitus masking feature. These can connect to your smartphone and use an app that you can select sound programs through. You can select soothing soundscapes that will help distract your brain from ringing in the ears.
Many people experience tinnitus in conjunction with hearing loss. If you have a diagnosable degree of hearing loss along with ringing in the ears, hearing aids could be a great management option for you. Our audiologist will determine if hearing aids are a viable option by first performing a hearing exam. If you could be helped by tinnitus masking hearing aids, we will go over your options and help you through the adjustment period.
Is bothersome ringing in the ears affecting your quality of life? Contact Tek Audiology for an at-home appointment.
