At Medikeri’s Super Speciality ENT Centre, we offer specialized care for patients experiencing tinnitus—a persistent ringing, buzzing, or hissing sound in the ears. Our expert ENT team and audiologists are committed to diagnosing the root cause and providing effective relief through personalized treatment plans.

UNDERSTANDING TINNITUS

Tinnitus is not a disease but a symptom of an underlying condition. It may arise from hearing loss, ear infections, exposure to loud noise, earwax buildup, ototoxic medications, or neurological and vascular disorders. Tinnitus can range from mild to debilitating, affecting sleep, concentration, and overall quality of life.

SYMPTOMS & DIAGNOSIS

Patients often report hearing sounds that others cannot hear. These phantom noises may be constant or intermittent and may occur in one or both ears. Diagnosis involves a thorough clinical history, hearing tests (audiometry), tympanometry, and sometimes imaging (MRI/CT) to rule out serious underlying causes.

TREATMENT & MANAGEMENT

Although there is no one-size-fits-all cure for tinnitus, many patients find significant relief through tailored therapies. Options include:

• Sound Therapy: Using background noise, white noise machines, or hearing aids to mask tinnitus sounds.

• Tinnitus Retraining Therapy (TRT): A combination of counseling and sound therapy to retrain the brain to ignore tinnitus.

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Helps patients manage emotional responses to tinnitus, reducing stress and improving coping strategies.

• Medications: In selected cases, drugs to address underlying anxiety, depression, or sleep disturbances may be recommended.

• Treatment of Underlying Causes: Such as earwax removal, treating infections, or adjusting medications contributing to the condition.

REHABILITATION & SUPPORT

We ensure ongoing support and counseling for individuals living with tinnitus. Our goal is to empower patients with education, tools, and therapy options to reduce the perception and impact of tinnitus.

CONCLUSION

At Medikeri’s Super Speciality ENT Centre, we take a comprehensive approach to tinnitus care. With advanced diagnostics and individualized therapy, we strive to improve comfort, reduce distress, and restore peace of mind for our patients.