Tinnitus (“TIN-a-tus” or “Tin-EYE-tus”) is the medical term for the sensation of hearing sound in your ears when no external sound is present. It affects 50 million (nearly one in six) Americans.
The noise in your head…
Most describe the sound as ringing, though others describe it as hissing, buzzing, whistling, roaring or chirping.
For some, tinnitus is mild or intermittent. For others, it’s severe and can have a profound impact on their quality of life. For everyone, finding tinnitus relief is important.
What Causes Tinnitus?
1. Loud noises and hearing loss
Exposure to loud noises can destroy the non-regenerative cilia (tiny hairs) in the cochlea, causing permanent tinnitus and/or hearing loss.
3. Ototoxic Medicines
Some prescription medications such as antibiotics, anti-inflammatories and antidepressants are harmful to the inner ear as well as the nerve fibers connecting the cochlea to the brain.
2. Aging
As you age, those same cilia gradually deteriorate, which can lead to tinnitus and/or hearing loss.
4. Hearing and Health Conditions
Disorders like otosclerosis and Ménière’s disease are known to cause tinnitus.
Tinnitus can also be a symptom of health conditions like cardiovascular disease, hypertension, stress and head injuries.
Is There A Cure?
Currently, there is no known tinnitus cure. But according to the American Tinnitus Association, there are recommended ways to get relief, including counseling and sound therapy.
We have clinically proven devices to help your tinnitus. We customize solutions to your individual needs.
Combined with a free app, you can customize your tinnitus stimulus yourself!
Talk to us today for more information!
What to do if you have tinnitus?
The first step is to visit a hearing healthcare professional for a clinical evaluation. Specialized tests are performed to diagnose tinnitus and different options can be discussed to find what is right for you.
Get Your FREE Hearing & Tinnitus Evaluation
At Michels Hearing, we provide proper hearing evaluations to assess your individual concerns, hearing loss, tinnitus type and budget. We formulate a plan that’s specific to your needs.
All tinnitus is different.
All ears are shaped differently.
All hearing loss is different.
Hearing correction is not one-size-fits-all.
