Have you ever noticed a ringing sound that no one else seems to hear? Tinnitus affects 15% to 20% of people in various age groups and is often described as a ringing, buzzing, or humming in your ears. While it’s usually not painful and symptoms do come and go, it can become annoying over time, making it difficult to take part in conversations or enjoy simple activities.
If I think I am suffering from Tinnitus, what should I do?
If you’re constantly hearing ringing, whistling, humming, or other sounds coming from within your ear, you are likely experiencing tinnitus. While it’s quite common for symptoms to be brushed off, it’s important not to ignore them if they are persisting.
Tinnitus can often be related to loud noise exposure, ear infections, stress, or even hearing loss, which is why the symptoms of tinnitus should not be ignored.
When Should I Seek Professional Help?
If tinnitus is persistent, worsening, or accompanied by dizziness or hearing loss, it’s time to book an appointment. It’s better to begin treating it early to prevent further issues.
The best place to start is by attending a hearing assessment appointment, where our audiologist can assess your hearing and take steps to treat the symptoms.
How can Tinnitus Symptoms be managed?
There is no cure for tinnitus, however, there are many different methods to help relieve the symptoms of tinnitus. These include:
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- Sound therapy: Soothing sounds, such as gentle rain or ocean waves, can mask the symptoms of tinnitus. These can often be found online and can be played through headphones, speakers or even hearing aids through Bluetooth.
- Attending a Hearing Assessment: Stay on top of your hearing health. Our Audiologists can spot any underlying issues and recommend tailored treatment for your symptoms. Book a hearing assessment with us today.
- Tinnitus Management Appointments: During these appointments, we’ll help you to learn relaxation techniques to reduce stress and discover personalised coping strategies and treatments to deal with tinnitus.
- Use of Hearing Aids: These can help mask tinnitus symptoms by amplifying sounds in your environment. Modern hearing aids can also offer Tinnitus Management technology such as built-in sound therapy. Book a consultation with us today, and our audiologists can help you find your perfect hearing device.
Find out more about how to cope with the symptoms of tinnitus here.
Tinnitus is extremely common, but you don’t have to live with it. Whether you’ve just started to notice symptoms or have been living with tinnitus for years, our expert Audiologists at Digiclear are here to support you every step of the way. From in-depth Hearing Assessments to personalised treatment plans, we’re dedicated to helping you regain control over your hearing health.
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