Tinnitus Assessment - Understanding the Ringing in Your Ears
Tinnitus is the perception of sound such as ringing, buzzing, hissing, or humming in the ears or head without any external source. It’s not a disease itself but a symptom of an underlying hearing or health condition. Tinnitus can be temporary or chronic and may affect one or both ears.
At EKG Hearing Care Clinic, we specialize in identifying the root cause of tinnitus through detailed hearing assessments, helping you find effective relief and long-term comfort.
Benefits of Tinnitus Assessment
- Assessment Identifies the root cause of tinnitus
- Helps reduce the ringing or buzzing perception
- Improves concentration, sleep, and relaxation
- Early detection of hearing-related issues
- Tailored care by experienced audiologists
How Tinnitus Assessment Works
- Discuss symptoms and medical history with our audiologist.
- Specialized tinnitus and hearing assessments are performed.
- We determine the cause and severity of tinnitus.
- Personalized care includes sound therapy, counselling, or hearing aid solutions.
Aftercare and Next Steps
- Avoid loud noise exposure and manage stress.
- Use white noise or soft sounds to reduce awareness of ringing.
- Maintain a healthy lifestyle and regular hearing check-ups.
- Follow audiologist recommendations for therapy or device use.
FAQ
1. What causes tinnitus?
Tinnitus may result from hearing loss, earwax buildup, infections, medication side effects, or loud noise exposure.
2. Can tinnitus be permanently cured?
There’s no single cure, but effective treatments like sound therapy, hearing aids, and counselling can manage symptoms successfully.
3. How long does a tinnitus assessment take?
The assessment usually takes 30–45 minutes, depending on your condition and test requirements.
4. Can hearing aids help reduce tinnitus?
Yes! Many modern hearing aids feature tinnitus masking sounds that reduce the ringing sensation and improve focus.