Tinnitus Treatment
If you experience ringing, buzzing, hissing or clicking sounds in your ears that last five minutes or longer, you are probably suffering from tinnitus.
Tinnitus — the perception of ringing, buzzing, hissing, or clicking sounds in your ears — is often caused by damage to the cochlea or inner ear. If you’re experiencing these symptoms, you’re not alone. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, around 15% of Americans — over 50 million people — experience tinnitus.
Tinnitus can result from a variety of causes, including exposure to loud noises, head or neck injuries, aging, earwax buildup, or certain medications. In some cases, tinnitus may also be a symptom of a more serious underlying health condition, making it important to seek a professional evaluation.
At American Hearing & Balance, we help patients throughout Westchester, Marina del Rey, Torrance, Manhattan Beach, Los Angeles, and Long Beach, CA find relief from tinnitus through advanced diagnostics and tailored treatment solutions. If you’re concerned about persistent ringing in your ears, contact us today to schedule a consultation.
If you suddenly experience ringing or buzzing in one ear, along with hearing loss and/or dizziness, you should be seen immediately, as it may be a sign of something serious. For most people, however, tinnitus symptoms are minor and easily managed. After a few minutes or hours, tinnitus usually clears up without the need for medical treatment. Chronic tinnitus occurs frequently and lasts longer with each episode. The presence of tinnitus typically indicates you also have hearing loss.
How Can I Stop the Ringing Sound in My Ears?
A hearing aid will allow you to better focus on the speech or music you want to hear and help diminish the ringing or buzzing caused by tinnitus. Many hearing aids feature tinnitus-masking features which provide quiet sounds that help drown out the tinnitus. Call or text American Hearing & Balance in Los Angeles to make an appointment with us today.
Is There a Cure for Tinnitus?
Unfortunately, there is no known permanent cure for tinnitus, but there are ways to manage your tinnitus. People who have significant hearing loss in one or both ears and also suffer from tinnitus can consider getting cochlear implants to alleviate their tinnitus and regain their ability to hear. If your tinnitus is less serious, you may consider wearing earplugs when attending concerts, mowing the lawn or visiting a loud restaurant to prevent it from getting worse.
