“Tinnitus”

Tinnitus is the medical term for a noise that occurs inside one or both ears. Usually only the affected person hears this noise. It often occurs in people who also have a hearing loss. However, it may occur without any hearing loss. Almost everyone has brief episodes of tinnitus from time to time. This is normal. We become concerned when tinnitus is bothersome, persistent, or interferes with activities. It may be mild or severe and vary from a low roar to a high-pitched type of sound. How we treat your tinnitus will depend on what causes it. If we believe a medicine causes the problem, we may suggest changing the medicine or dose. If you have an infection or other illness, we will focus on treating that. We will need to check your hearing to see if you have a hearing loss. If you do, wearing a hearing aid may make the tinnitus less obvious. Many forms of tinnitus treatment are aimed at helping your brain get used to the tinnitus. We may recommend a device that makes a steady noise that masks your tinnitus. Sometimes we find that relaxation and distraction techniques can be helpful for relief from tinnitus. Please feel free to schedule a consultation at our office - 586-900-8225 Elise Krzesimowski, Au.D., CCC-A Clinical Audiologist 36539 Harper Clinton Twp., MI 48035 P: 586-900-8225 F: 920-356-6419 [cid:4abf0417-b8a7-463b-af65-049d1e4d9529]

Hi There are numerous reasons why tinnitus occurs. The first step is to get an audiological evaluation to see if there is any hearing loss.

Ringing or "Tinnitus" could originate from many sources. I would recommend having your hearing evaluated because Tinnitus is a symptom of hearing loss but could also be happening for a simple reason such as wax in the ear canal. Some medications can also cause Tinnitus. Reach out to an Audiologist, Ear, Nose, and Throat doctor or primary doctor and have your hearing evaluated.

With these symptoms and at age 16, I would recommend seeing an ENT (ear, nose, and throat) specialist to rule out sinus problems and/or other swelling in the head.
I hope you feel better soon.

There can be various causes for tinnitus (ringing in the ears) as well as headaches. We recommend you inform your doctor of both symptoms and have a full hearing examination completed by an Audiologist.

Ringing in the ear can be caused by many different conditions. Have you been evaluated?

Hi there. The first step is always to see your primary doctor to evaluate why you might be having these symptoms. Many of our patients do experience ringing in the ears, so it would be helpful to have a hearing test to see how your ears are doing.

YES. Seek out an audiologist who specializes in Tinnitus in your area. There is much that can be done once the cause of the issue is identified.

In most cases, ringing in the ears is a symptom of hearing difficulty and can be alleviated by using hearing aids to give the brain back some of the sound that it's been missing. There is no medication to cure ringing in the ears. However, when it's accompanied by other symptoms like headaches, it may be due to some other potentially treatable medical condition and should be evaluated by an otolaryngologist.