They will examine your ears for fluid or earwax that may have caused a blockage in your ear canal. In many cases, an audio generator at ear level is recommended. We can help you find relief if your tinnitus is not due to any known cause. If you have tinnitus and it bothers you, see your doctor. Sometimes foreign objects such pen or pencils used for cleaning ears can end up rupturing the hearingdrums. When hair cells become damaged, by loud noises, or ototoxic drug use, the brain circuits stop receiving the signals they expect. You can prevent tinnitus by avoiding prolonged or chronic exposure to loud noise and limiting your exposure to ototoxic drug and substances. This helps to neutralize the internal sound. However, in some cases it gets worse. Since tinnitus is so common, the answer is a challenging one," says Dr. They are why we are once again recognized as the best hospital in North Carolina, and nationally ranked in 11 adult and 9 pediatric specialties by U. For others, however the symptoms can be so severe that it makes it difficult to get a restful night's sleep. Characteristics of hearing loss have been studied and show no correlation with successful hearing aid use.
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