Acoustic neuromas<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\nTinnitus is also classified as being either subjective<\/strong> (heard only by the patient) or objective<\/strong> (ringing can be heard by an impartial observer, such as a doctor). Most cases of tinnitus are subjective in nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\nTinnitus Complications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n In addition to hearing a ringing in the ear, tinnitus can have an impact your quality of life. Many with tinnitus will also experience:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Stress<\/li> Fatigue<\/li> Trouble sleeping<\/li> Problems concentrating<\/li> Issues with memory<\/li> Depression<\/li> Anxiety<\/li> Irritability<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\nHow Tinnitus is Diagnosed<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nIn order to treat your tinnitus, your doctor will try to determine the cause. After reviewing your medical history and completing a physical exam of your ears, head and neck, your doctor may order some tests including hearing exams, movement assessments and imaging tests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sometimes the cause is as simple as built-up earwax or a new medication. Unfortunately for most, the condition responsible for their tinnitus is never identified.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How Is Tinnitus Treated?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n Tinnitus can\u2019t be cured, but there are treatments that make it less of a distraction. The approach taken depends on the underlying condition responsible for the ringing in your ears.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For those without an obvious cause, their treatment options are focused on making their tinnitus less bothersome. Noise suppression therapy or masking techniques are designed to cover up the ringing noise. White noise machines, fans, air conditioners and humidifiers are all popular, easy to use options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tinnitus retraining devices, which rely on patterned tones, are a newer technique that has proven beneficial to many patients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hearing aids are a commonly recommended treatment option as nearly 90 percent of those with a ringing in their ears also experience hearing loss. Some hearing aids have a tinnitus settings while other models can be turned up to amplify sounds and drown out the tinnitus.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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