When ringing in ears gets to the point that you don’t think you can stand the loud hum, buzz, or ringing you are experiencing, it’s time to get your ears checked by an audiologist. The sound might be there all the time, or it might be intermittent. You may have it in one or both ears.
This problem is called tinnitus, and it is a pretty common condition. Usually, people are told that the situation is what it is and that there really aren’t any treatments available. However, this is simply not the case. Our audiologists and tinnitus experts are able to treat tinnitus symptoms and relieve your discomfort.
If you experience tinnitus, you don’t have to deal with the adverse effects of it any longer. We have treatment options that can help you focus more on your daily life than on the sound you hear all the time in your ears.
Hearing loss of some kind is common in people with tinnitus. Tinnitus sufferers may also struggle with loudness hyperacusis, which is a condition when sounds that are only moderately loud are instead experienced as being extremely loud. Tinnitus can be a severe enough issue to interfere with your daily activities, so it’s a good idea to have an audiologist or physician examine you when you first notice it.
Tinnitus has many different causes. One common cause is loud noises, such as machines, loud music, or shooting guns. Another possible source is a head injury. You may also experience tinnitus if you have high levels of stress in your life, or as a side-effect from certain drugs. Tinnitus also results as a natural part of aging.
We can help you by utilizing sound therapy. You can wear devices with or without hearing aids that cover the sound of the tinnitus. These are background noise producers. Devices you don’t have to wear but that can still help include fans, music, and noise machines. Counseling can also help you handle tinnitus’ impact on your ability to focus, sleep, think, and on your emotional state. We provide Tinnitus Activities Treatment to focus on the specific areas that affect each client.
Many people also experience relief from their tinnitus and improved hearing when they wear hearing aids. When you can hear better, your stress level can go down, and this can positively impact many areas of your life. While hearing aids may not be the best option for everyone, they are worth considering.
Ringing in ears is not something that should negatively impact your quality of life. Call or visit us for more information on how we can help.
