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.

 

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