Do you ever experience buzzing, ringing or humming in your ears that is constantly bothering you throughout your day? This is known as tinnitus. It is normal to experience the occasional ringing in your ears but when it is constantly present, it can start to interfere with your day-to-day life. The cause of tinnitus is still unknown and there are many factors that are believed to contribute to the perception of ringing in your ears. These can include exposure to loud sounds, certain underlying medical problems, types of medication and treatment, stress as well as hearing loss.

If your tinnitus is bothering you and prevents you from doing certain things without it interfering, it might be time to book an appointment with us to get this assessed. Although there is no cure for tinnitus as it is not a disease but a symptom of something, there are ways that we can help you manage it so that it becomes less noticeable for you. Book an appointment with one of our clinicians to get advice about your tinnitus and to find out ways you can reduce your perception of it.

As mentioned previously, hearing loss can be a cause of tinnitus. An explanation for this is that as the brain starts to miss out on sounds previously heard, it starts to sounds in the ears to fill in the gaps for these missing sounds. This is why it is important to also get your hearing assessed if you do get any symptoms of tinnitus so that if a hearing loss is detected we can provide you with an appropriate management plan. This can also include hearing devices as many new devices have advanced technology that can actually help with the perception of tinnitus and reduce its effects.

It is important to consult an audiologist or your doctor if you get a sudden onset of ringing in your ears, particularly if it is only in one ear.