Imagine coming home after a long day at work. You lie down on your couch, close your eyes, and suddenly your relaxation is interrupted by a static hiss. You stand up to find the source of the noise, but you cannot. find a source. You ask your partner, “Do you hear that?” They shake their heads and look at you with concern. This is when you realize ... you are the only one who can hear it!
It’s Tinnitus!
The term "tinnitus" is of Latin origin and means to ring or ring like a bell. It is not a disease but a symptom of an underlying problem in your hearing aid; Your ear, the auditory nerve that connects the inner ear to the brain and the parts of the brain that process sound. It can also be the result of various health conditions that cause tinnitus, such as Meniere's disease, induced hearing loss from noise, ear, and sinuses. Infections, tumors, thyroid abnormalities, etc. Tinnitus is also often caused by anxiety and stress.
Each person's experience with tinnitus is unique and is commonly described as a ringing, buzzing, roaring, hissing, buzzing, or hissing in the ear. a very common condition and is reported in all age groups, even in young children. According to Tinnitus Australia, one in ten Australians suffers from a mild to severe form of tinnitus. For many, the experienced tinnitus is a mild and only temporary annoyance. For others it is a permanent condition.
Tinnitus can affect your quality of life as it can be an uncomfortable problem that can negatively impact many aspects: your work, family and social life, causing difficulty concentrating or frustration with small things.
While there is no cure for tinnitus, you can learn how to treat it successfully, thereby limiting its emotional effects. The best way to manage your tinnitus is to speak to your primary care doctor. Your GP can refer you to an ear, nose and throat specialist surgeon to help you rule out underlying medical conditions. You can also be referred to an audiologist for a comprehensive diagnostic hearing assessment to reduce tinnitus assessment by improving your hearing.
Hearing Assessment- If you have a hearing loss, wearing hearing aids is likely to have a positive effect on your tinnitus as they will reduce the perception of your tinnitus by improving your hearing.
Tinnitus Assessment - Measurements should be taken to identify the individual characteristics of your tinnitus. Determination of the degree of disorder is necessary for the appropriate recommended treatment.
Neuromonic examination and treatment - May be appropriate in patients with severe tinnitus. The personalized device with your individual prescription for the treatment of tinnitus is designed in such a way that it emits a pleasant acoustic signal embedded in the music.It is designed to simulate a variety of auditory pathways to activate the brain's emotional (limbic) and autonomic nervous systems to reduce tinnitus changes over time.
At Attune Hearing, your audiologist can explore these options with you and find the best solution for your tinnitus and hearing needs. However, before treatment is given, both you and your audiologist need to understand what is happening to your hearing diagnosis and identify the underlying cause of the tinnitus.
Make an appointment with an audiologist for a hearing or tinnitus examination. Do you suffer from severe tinnitus, which constantly affects your everyday life? Do you have trouble concentrating at work or have trouble sleeping? If you have severe tinnitus and urgent appointments, contact your local Attune clinic for reservations.