Ringing in the ears / tinnitus
What is ringing in the ears/tinnitus?
- A sound experience that only you register, without any external sound source and without you being hallucinated or confused
- May present as a light hiss, buzz, roar, engine noise or beeps, and may be accompanied by hearing loss.
- Some people experience this noise as high-frequency or low-frequency tones.
- Ringing in the ears can be very annoying.
- Can be single or double sided, constant or intermittent
Occurrence
- Common in the elderly
- In self-reporting, approx. 10-15% of the population that they are bothered by annoying ringing in the ears/tinnitus
- Approx. 1% report reduced quality of life due to earache
What could be the reason?
- Earwax
- Chronic otitis media
- Otosclerosis
- Meniere’s disease
- Noise damage
- Hearing loss due to old age
- High blood pressure
- Other reason
Who can help you?
One of our ear, nose and throat specialists will be able to perform a satisfactory examination in order to make the correct diagnosis and start appropriate treatment.
We have standardized procedures as well as access to state-of-the-art equipment to ensure our patients are thoroughly and quickly assessed.