Tinnitus Treatment

Many people who suffer from bothersome tinnitus may also have a hearing loss. The brain can generate tinnitus to compensate for the decrease in sound stimulation that the brain is receiving due to the damaged hearing.

Ototoxic medications can cause damage to the ear. This damage can cause tinnitus (they can also affect hearing and balance). Some damage caused by ototoxic medication may be reversable (when the dosage is changed or usage is discontinued), although sometimes the changes to balance, hearing and tinnitus are permanent.

Hearing should be monitored before during and after undergoing a medical treatment which includes an ototoxic medication.

If you have any concerns or questions about any medications that you are taking you should speak with your doctor.

When wax completely occludes the ear canal, it acts as an ear plug and dampens all sounds. This decrease in auditory stimulation can allow for tinnitus to be more noticeable as there is less ambient noise to cover up or mask the tinnitus sound.

Ear and sinus infections can cause tinnitus, although once the infection has resolved the tinnitus may also dissipate.

Noise exposure can lead to tinnitus and a hearing loss. Noise exposure can include a one-time exposure to an intense loud sound (such as an explosion) or prolonged exposure to loud noises (such as working with loud machinery). It is recommended that you limit the duration to which you are exposed to loud noises and that you wear adequate hearing protection.

Some studies have indicated a correlation between stress and tinnitus. It is recommended that one shifts their attention away from the tinnitus sound (if possible), to assist with mitigating this. For assistance in managing your tinnitus please speak with our friendly clinicians.