Tinnitus Therapy & Evaluation in Castle Rock, CO
Tinnitus Evaluation & Therapy Service
Many people perceive a sound frequently described as a humming, buzzing, pulsing, hissing, or ringing in their head or ears called tinnitus. This phantom auditory perception is a sound with no external source, sometimes caused by noise exposure or hearing loss. Castle Rock Ear Associates offers tinnitus evaluation & therapy in Castle Rock, CO, for patients who wish to treat their tinnitus. We perform thorough tinnitus evaluations and hearing tests to assess your tinnitus. Our Doctors will look for a physiological cause and/or environmental triggers of your tinnitus. We use the most researched and successful tinnitus treatment options, including Tinnitus Retraining Therapy (TRT). This therapy includes counseling and habituation to retrain your brain’s perception of tinnitus. The majority of our patients achieve relief from their tinnitus, hyperacusis, and/or misophonia using this therapy method. We also offer a number of other treatements options which have been shown to help reduce or habituate a person’s perception of tinnitus such as:
- Sound Therapy
- Hearing aids
- Mahana Tinnitus
- Neosensory
What Causes Tinnitus (Ringing Sound in Ears)?
The most easily understood tinnitus definition is that it is a sound that fills your ears or head and that no one else can hear. Tinnitus can be mild or severe, temporary or chronic. When you have severe or recurring tinnitus, it may be hard to live your everyday life. Tinnitus isn’t a disease but a collection of symptoms that could indicate an underlying medical condition. The most common causes of tinnitus are:
- Age-related hearing loss
- Noise-induced hearing loss
- Ear trauma or injury
- Temporaryside effects or reactions from medication
- Meniere’s disease
- Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder
- Autoimmune disease
- Blood vessel disorders
- Otosclerosis
- Vestibular schwannoma
What Are the Most Common Tinnitus Symptoms?
The most common symptom of tinnitus is hearing a persistent noise that isn’t there. The noise is often a ringing but could also be chirping, buzzing, roaring, shrieking, clicking, or hissing. The noise may be accompanied by dizziness, nausea, disorientation, a feeling of pressure in your ears, or other symptoms. Other symptoms accompanying tinnitus may indicate a more serious underlying medical condition.
Is Sudden Tinnitus a Serious Condition?
Yes, sudden tinnitus, especially when accompanied by hearing loss, could indicate a serious underlying condition. If you have any sudden symptoms, it’s always best to consult your physician, a medical professional, or one of our specialists. If your tinnitus comes on suddenly, you hear a sound like a heartbeat, the tinnitus is only in one ear, it is so bothersome you can’t focus, or you have additional symptoms like dizziness, vertigo, or hearing loss, it could be a symptom of an underlying condition.
How Can I Stop the Tinnitus / Ringing Sound in My Ears?
The treatment for your tinnitus depends on the underlying cause. Tinnitus is a symptom, and it’s important to visit one of our specialists so that we can determine what is causing it. Some people find temporary relief from tinnitus by using a sound machine, wearing in-ear sound generators, or listening to music.
Is There a Cure for Tinnitus?
There is no cure for tinnitus, but we offer specialized tinnitus treatment that could significantly reduce your symptoms and improve your quality of life. We will begin with a hearing test, tinnitus assessment, and possibly other tests. We will ask you about your symptoms, medical history, family medical history, lifestyle, diet, and home and work environments. We use the most researched and successful tinnitus treatment options such as Tinnitus Retraining Therapy (TRT). TRT uses a combination of counseling and sound therapy to help you gradually get used to the symptoms of your tinnitus so that you can live with them. We will also treat the underlying cause of your tinnitus such as hearing loss or other medical issues.
Contact Us for a Tinnitus Assessment
If you think you have tinnitus, you should schedule a tinnitus assessment in Castle Rock, CO, with our team at Castle Rock Ear Associates. We can run diagnostic testing, perform a thorough evaluation, discuss your symptoms, and answer any questions you have about tinnitus. We offer holistic, highly individualized tinnitus treatment plans that address the underlying cause of your tinnitus, relieve symptoms, and help you get back to living your normal life. Call us today or contact us online to begin the process of tinnitus evaluation and therapy.