Comprehensive Tinnitus Assessment and Management: Your Path to Relief

Tinnitus is a neurological phenomenon that can be perceived as a humming, buzzing, clicking, hissing (or other sound)in the absence of an external sound source. The manifestation of this perception may either be persistent or sporadic, and it can vary in severity. There are several likely causes of tinnitus, such as exposure to loud noise, hearing loss, anxiety, specific medications, and underlying health conditions. However, tinnitus can also occur in the absence of any medical condition or environmental cause. If you are experiencing tinnitus, it is crucial to seek an audiologist evaluation to determine if there is a specific medical cause and to get advice on appropriate management strategies.

At Helix Hearing, we provide an all-inclusive assessment that encompasses a detailed examination of your hearing ability and ear health. This examination is essential to understand your tinnitus awareness and offer us valuable insights into your tinnitus awareness.The hearing evaluation is a vital part of the development of a tinnitus management plan.

Once the hearing assessment is complete, the audiologist will provide you with a detailed explanation of the results and provide you with a personalised tinnitus management plan that includes recommendations for further investigation and intervention if necessary.

In certain cases, we may refer you to an Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) specialist for assessment if required.This is particularly significant if we believe that your tinnitus is due to an underlying health problem or ear health related condition.

We acknowledge that every individual’s tinnitus is unique, and what works for one individual may not work for another. We will collaborate with you to develop a management strategy that considers your lifestyle, hearing needs and individual preferences.

Several management strategies are available for tinnitus, including sound therapy, cognitive-behavioural therapy, and hearing aids. Sound therapy involves the use of external sounds, such as white noise or nature sounds, to ”mask” the tinnitus and make it less noticeable. Cognitive-behavioural therapy can assist you understanding tinnitus awareness, it’s mechanisms for development and the reasons behind the emotional impact of tinnitus. This helps to facilitate changing your beliefs and perceptions surrounding your tinnitus awareness and can be powerful in terms of managing and deescalating tinnitus awareness.

Hearing aids can also be an effective treatment for tinnitus. Hearing loss is one of the most common causes of tinnitus awareness. Altered auditory input stemming from a loss of hearing can cause the development of tinnitus awareness. Therefore, appropriately managing the underlying hearing loss often leads to a significant reduction of tinnitus awareness.

In conclusion, if you experience tinnitus, seeking professional evaluation and intervention is crucial. At Helix Hearing, we provide an all-inclusive assessment that encompasses a comprehensive examination of your hearing and ear health. We work with you to develop a management strategy that considers your unique tinnitus awareness and hearing status.. If required, we will refer you to an Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) specialist for further investigation. Don’t let tinnitus impede your life – seek assistance today.