Tinnitus Management
What Causes the Ringing Sound in My Ears?
Ringing, buzzing, hissing, or clicking sounds in your ears that last five minutes or longer are signs of tinnitus. It is most often due to cochlear or inner ear damage. Please know that help is available, and that you aren’t the only one. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 15% of Americans, or more than 50 million people, experience tinnitus.
Tinnitus can be due to exposure to loud noises, head or neck injuries, aging, wax build-up or certain medications. Tinnitus can also signal a more serious disease, so it’s important to see your doctor as soon as possible.
Is Sudden Ringing in the Ears a Serious Condition?
If you suddenly experience ringing or buzzing in one ear, coupled with hearing loss and/or dizziness, you should see a doctor as soon as possible. It could indicate a more serious condition. Most of the time though, the symptoms are minor and can be easily treated. In fact, tinnitus usually clears itself after a little while, and treatment isn’t even necessary. The situation turns chronic when it happens frequently and lasts longer each time. Finally, it may be a symptom of hearing loss.
How Can I Stop the Ringing Sound in My Ears?
Hearing aids make for better focus on the speech or music you want to hear and reduce the symptoms of tinnitus. Many have tinnitus-masking elements, producing quiet sounds that help to drown it out. Call or text Heart of Illinois Hearing to make an appointment with one of our hearing aid specialists today. We serve the Peoria, IL and Springfield, IL areas.
Tinnitus Management
There are several ways to manage tinnitus.
Neuromonics Device
A neuromonics device plays comforting music and sounds at a low volume to decrease the symptoms of tinnitus. Downloadable devices are available that work with a smartphone or tablet and connect to your hearing aid.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive behavioral therapy can help you deal with the anxiety that often goes along with tinnitus.
Tinnitus Retraining Therapy
Tinnitus retraining therapy helps patients through a combination of hearing aids and psychological therapy.
Tinnitus Activities Treatment
Tinnitus activities treatment combines meditation, yoga, and mindfulness activities to lessen the stress tinnitus can cause.
Finally, licensed chiropractors and physical therapists can help reduce tension in the neck and jaw areas that can exacerbate tinnitus.
