Tinnitus and Hearing Loss

Learn about tinnitus, its causes, and how you can treat it.

Tinnitus and Hearing Loss

Learn about tinnitus, its causes, and how you can treat it.

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Tinnitus Is a Symptom of a Larger Condition

That’s right. Believe it or not, tinnitus — the ringing, buzzing, or pulsing sounds that can only be heard by those experiencing it — is typically a symptom of a more serious, overarching condition.

The most common reason a person is experiencing tinnitus is due to exposure to noise. Tinnitus that results from exposure to noise can be associated with different types of noise exposure, such as prolonged exposure from occupational hazards, like working with loud machinery, or it can be connected to shorter bursts of loud noise, like those of a gunshot.

Tinnitus Is a Symptom of a Larger Condition

That’s right. Believe it or not, tinnitus — the ringing, buzzing, or pulsing sounds that can only be heard by those experiencing it — is typically a symptom of a more serious, overarching condition.

The most common reason a person is experiencing tinnitus is due to exposure to noise. Tinnitus that results from exposure to noise can be associated with different types of noise exposure, such as prolonged exposure from occupational hazards, like working with loud machinery, or it can be connected to shorter bursts of loud noise, like those of a gunshot.

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Can Medication Cause Tinnitus?

Exposure to noise is not the only reason why a person might experience tinnitus. Certain types of medication, called ototoxic medication, can also lead to tinnitus. According to experts, there are over 200 different types of medication that can lead to tinnitus, hearing loss, or balance disorders.

Some of these medications include certain pain relieving medications, chemotherapy and diabetes drugs, and antibiotics, just to name a few.

Not all tinnitus that is connected to medication are permanent. Speak with your hearing care provider and primary care physician to learn more about how your hearing can be best supported and if you have any options when it comes to your medications.

What Else Causes Tinnitus?

If you’re experiencing tinnitus and it’s not due to medication or noise exposure, there are other reasons why you might be experiencing symptoms.

Common reason for tinnitus include:

  • Age-related hearing loss
  • Circulatory issues
  • Head trauma

The most important thing that you can do is to see a professional who can provide you with testing, diagnosis, and recommendations for how to best treat the effects of tinnitus, which can be debilitating for those who have it.

What Are the Effects of Tinnitus?

Though tinnitus manifests itself in very different ways from person to person, meaning the sounds, the prevalence of sounds, and their volume vary greatly. A commonality among most who experience tinnitus is the disruption it can cause.

Tinnitus can be incredibly distracting, so much so that it disrupts a person’s ability to participate in common activities, like school, work, and even social activities.

The effects can be so extreme, that a person begins to isolate themselves, potentially worsening their condition and their mental well-being. Stress can also be a factor that increases the volume and intensity of a person’s tinnitus, so activities that might normally cause a person stress or anxiety become even worse due to its symptoms.

Luckily, relief is possible.

What Are the Effects of Tinnitus?

Though tinnitus manifests itself in very different ways from person to person, meaning the sounds, the prevalence of sounds, and their volume vary greatly. A commonality among most who experience tinnitus is the disruption it can cause.

Tinnitus can be incredibly distracting, so much so that it disrupts a person’s ability to participate in common activities, like school, work, and even social activities.

The effects can be so extreme, that a person begins to isolate themselves, potentially worsening their condition and their mental well-being. Stress can also be a factor that increases the volume and intensity of a person’s tinnitus, so activities that might normally cause a person stress or anxiety become even worse due to its symptoms.

Luckily, relief is possible.

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Talk to a Beltone Hearing Care Professional today.

Is There a Cure for Tinnitus?

Tinnitus cannot be cured, but its effects can be treated. One of the most effective ways to treat tinnitus? Hearing aids!

That’s right. Beltone Tristate offers a variety of hearing devices that are designed to not only support better hearing health, but also contain features and app-based compatibilities that help wearers focus less on their tinnitus and more on the things that they love.

These devices can be programmed to produce white noise that mask the frequencies of the tinnitus sounds a person hears, essentially canceling them out so that they can hear and focus on the other sounds in their environment. Sounds incredible, right?

Is There a Cure for Tinnitus?

Tinnitus cannot be cured, but its effects can be treated. One of the most effective ways to treat tinnitus? Hearing aids!

That’s right. Beltone Tristate offers a variety of hearing devices that are designed to not only support better hearing health, but also contain features and app-based compatibilities that help wearers focus less on their tinnitus and more on the things that they love.

These devices can be programmed to produce white noise that mask the frequencies of the tinnitus sounds a person hears, essentially canceling them out so that they can hear and focus on the other sounds in their environment. Sounds incredible, right?

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Are you someone who suffers from tinnitus? Looking for relief?

Contact the hearing care professionals at Beltone Tristate today for your tinnitus consultation. We’re here to help!

Are you someone who suffers from tinnitus? Looking for relief?

Contact the hearing care professionals at Beltone Tristate today for your tinnitus consultation. We’re here to help!

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