Tinnitus: How To Stop The Ringing In Your Ears

The sensation of ringing, buzzing or hissing in your ears is known as tinnitus (TIN-ni-tus). This ringing can overwhelm everyday sounds and is irritating at best. Stress, irritability, and fatigue can be the result when persistent tinnitus symptoms are making it hard to sleep or concentrate.

Call or text us for a hearing test today if your life is being disrupted by tinnitus. Managing tinnitus can often be as simple as treating hearing loss, which is often the underlying cause of tinnitus, or using masking devices. We will help you figure out how to deal with your tinnitus after assessing your hearing and your medical history.

Stop the ringing in your ears by calling us at 615-205-7942 or schedule an appointment today.

Tinnitus Causes

Tinnitus is a symptom related to many different types of hearing and other health issues, and more than 50 million Americans have dealt with it at some point. Usually, tinnitus is a side effect of hearing loss, but in some cases, it can be caused by allergies or other medical concerns.

Here are a few of the more common causes:

• Loud Noise Exposure: Irreversible hearing loss and tinnitus can be the result of exposure to loud noise. The tinnitus and hearing loss will get worse the more this kind of noise exposure occurs.
• Accumulation of Earwax: Excessive build-up of earwax in the canal of your ear could cause the wax to become hard. Hearing loss and tinnitus can be the outcome. If earwax becomes impacted, don’t attempt to dig it out because you could end up pushing it further up into your ear. Let us help you safely remove it.
• Age-associated Hearing Loss: Most of the time tinnitus and hearing loss go hand-in-hand.
• Other Possible Causes: Tinnitus can be triggered by some medications, including aspirin. Sinus infections and allergies can also often be the cause. Tinnitus can also be associated with health conditions heart and blood issues, tumors and neck and jaw problems. You will be referred to a physician if one of these medical conditions becomes apparent during your consultation and evaluation with us.

Don’t Aggravate Your Tinnitus

Avoid anything that can increase the ringing in your ears, such as smoking, alcohol and loud noise. If you work in construction, at an airport, or if you’re regularly exposed to loud noise at home or at work, wear earplugs or special earmuffs to protect your hearing.

Stand directly facing people when they speak to you if your tinnitus symptoms are drowning out your ability to hear speech. You may be better able to understand them if you can see visual cues. Ask people if they will speak in a louder voice. Calling or texting us is the most important next step! Let’s collaborate to find the best treatment options for your needs.