Most patients describe tinnitus as a ringing in their ears, despite the fact that no external sound source is present. However, tinnitus can present other unexplained noises, including:
Regardless of the type of noise caused by tinnitus, only the patient can hear it. It may be a low background noise or it might become so severe that it hinders a person’s ability to focus.
Perhaps the most common cause of tinnitus is hearing loss. When the hairs inside the inner ear are broken or bent, they can send random electrical impulses to your brain. An ear infection or blockage can alter the pressure in your ear, which also leads to tinnitus.
There are several treatments available, depending on the cause of your tinnitus.
Some common treatments include:
Habituation is a modern treatment option that has helped many patients find relief from tinnitus. It relies on relaxing sounds during short treatment sessions. Through habituation, our staff will assist you in slowly removing underlying obstacles.
During the session, our staff focuses on teaching you to change the way that you respond to sound. You will learn to react differently physiologically, psychologically, and emotionally.
Patients that stick with habituation tend to see relief in stages. Usually, each day is a bit better than the previous session. Unfortunately, there will occasionally be days that involve two steps forward and one step back. This is okay – it is a normal part of the habituation process.
Long before you reach the finish line, you can expect to start seeing improvements. Most patients have an improved quality of life and report an easier time focusing on normal daily activities after treatment.
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