Everything You Need to Know About Tinnitus
What is Tinnitus?
Tinnitus is a medical term for the sensation of hearing sound in your ears or head when no external sound is present. It is an audiological and neurological condition that can be mild and intermittent, severe and persistent, or anywhere in between. It is also the leading service-related disability among US veterans.
Do you suffer from ringing in the ears (Tinnitus)?
What are the symptoms of tinnitus?
Tinnitus varies with each person that has it. But universally, it’s the sensation of a prolonged noise that you “hear” in your ear. Most describe the noise as “ringing in the ears,” though others describe it as a hissing, buzzing, whistling or chirping sound.
What causes tinnitus?
Lound noises and hearing loss - Consistent exposure to loud noises is the biggest cause of tinnitus. It can destroy the non-regenerative cilia (tiny hairs) in the cochlea, causing permanent tinnitus/hearing loss.
Aging - As you age, those same cilia gradually deteriorate, which can lead to tinnitus/hearing loss.
Ototoxic Medications - Some prescription medications such as antibiotics, anti-inflammatories and antidepressants can be harmful to the inner ear as well.
Hearing Conditions - Conditions such as otosclerosis and Ménière’s disease are known to cause tinnitus.
Health Conditions - Tinnitus can also be a symptom of health conditions like cardiovascular disease, hypertension, stress and head injuries.
There is no cure, but you can get relief.
Sadly there is no proven cure for tinnitus, but the American Tinnitus Association acknowledges that treatment options that provide tinnitus relief do exist. Hearing aids and sound therapy are clinically proven to soothe the irritating sounds of tinnitus and provide relief. All of our hearing aids incorporate Multiflex Tinnitus Technology. It’s an effective part of sound therapy and is clinically proven to provide tinnitus relief. Multiflex creates a comforting and customizable sound stimulus that you us at Moore Hearing Clinic can fine-tune to soothe the sounds.