Tinnitus Treatment in Palm Desert, CA | Hearing Aid HealthCare

What Causes the Ringing Sound in My Ears?

If you experience ringing, buzzing, hissing or clicking sounds in your ears that last five minutes or longer, you are probably suffering from tinnitus.

If you experience ringing, buzzing, hissing, or clicking sounds in your ears that last five minutes or longer, you may be suffering from tinnitus. These sounds are typically caused by damage to the cochlea or inner ear.

At Hearing Aid HealthCare in Palm Desert, CA, we help patients throughout the Greater Coachella Valley, including Rancho Mirage, Palm Springs, Cathedral City, La Quinta, and Indian Wells, manage tinnitus and regain better hearing health. You are not alone — the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 15 percent of Americans, or more than 50 million people, experience tinnitus.

Tinnitus can result from exposure to loud noises, head or neck injuries, aging, earwax buildup, or certain medications. It may also be a symptom of a more serious condition, so it’s important to see a hearing professional or physician if your symptoms persist.

Schedule an appointment at Hearing Aid HealthCare in Palm Desert today to discuss your tinnitus symptoms and explore effective management solutions.

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.

Is Sudden Ringing in the Ears a Serious Condition?

Man plugging his ear to try to stop ringing in his ears.

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 Hearing Aid HealthCare in Palm Desert at 760-610-0145 to make an appointment with one of our hearing aid specialists today.

Tinnitus Relief

There are numerous ways to manage tinnitus.

Neuromonics Device

A neuromonics device provides relaxing music and pleasing sounds at low volume to reduce tinnitus and relax the listener. You can purchase a downloadable neuromonics device that will work with your smartphone or tablet and transmit to your hearing aid.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Cognitive behavioral therapy can help you manage the anxiety that often comes with experiencing tinnitus.

Tinnitus Retraining Therapy

Tinnitus retraining therapy helps people cope with their tinnitus through the use of hearing aids combined with psychological therapy.

Tinnitus Activities

Tinnitus activities utilize meditation, yoga and mindfulness activities to alleviate the stress that tinnitus sufferers experience.

Alternative treatments

Lastly, licensed chiropractors and physical therapists can also help alleviate tension in the neck and jaw areas that can lead to and aggravate tinnitus.

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