Signs of Tinnitus

Presbycusis, a kind of hearing loss associated with age, is sometimes accompanied by a symptom known as tinnitus. Tinnitus is the phenomenon of hearing a sound that is not caused by any external source. It affects about one third of people over the age of 60. For people who suffer from it, it can range from a mild annoyance to a serious disruption of their daily lives.

If you are suffering from tinnitus, the good news is that help is available. There are many different treatments for tinnitus, ranging from dietary supplements to cognitive therapy. To learn more about skilled audiologists in your area who can help you with this problem, call HearingPlanet at 1-800-432-7669.

Experiencing Tinnitus

Tinnitus is usually a subjective experience, which means everyone experiences it in different ways. Its name is derived from the Latin term for "ringing," and it is often described as a ringing in the ears. It can create many other "phantom sounds," however, including:

• A wind-like "whooshing" sound
• Hissing
• Clicking
• Roaring
• A noise like crickets or tree frogs

Sometimes these sounds come and go, while for other people they are a continuous problem. Some people with tinnitus report only hearing it when there are no other background noises. Others claim that the phantom noises are actually loud enough to drown out real sounds. As you can see, everyone with tinnitus experiences it a little differently.

Contact Us

Tinnitus can be very frustrating and even a little frightening. To discuss its causes and treatments with a hearing aid specialist, contact HearingPlanet today at 1-800-432-7669.