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Do You Hear Ringing in Your Ears? You May Have Tinnitus
Do you hear constant ringing, buzzing, or clicking sounds in your ears that others can’t? You could be experiencing tinnitus, a common yet distressing condition that affects nearly 15% to 20% of the global population, especially older adults.
While some people may develop temporary tinnitus after exposure to loud noises like concerts or loud machinery chronic tinnitus can last for over six months. Although there's no absolute cure, effective tinnitus treatments are available to help manage symptoms and improve daily life.
What is Tinnitus?
Tinnitus is the perception of sound in the ears or head without any external source. These phantom sounds may include:
- Ringing
- Buzzing
- Clicking
- Hissing
- Roaring or humming
Tinnitus can affect one or both ears, may be intermittent or constant, and can significantly interfere with sleep, concentration, and hearing.
What Causes Tinnitus?
Tinnitus is usually a symptom of another condition. Common causes of tinnitus include:
- Age-related hearing loss
- Noise-induced hearing damage
- Earwax blockages
- Medication side effects
- Neurological or vascular disorders
- Jaw joint (TMJ) problems
- Middle or inner ear infections
In many cases, the exact cause remains unknown, but it is believed to involve abnormal sound processing in the brain.
Symptoms of Tinnitus to Watch For
You may have tinnitus if you experience:
- Persistent or intermittent ringing in the ears
- Buzzing or hissing sounds without external cause
- Difficulty sleeping or concentrating
- Sensation of muffled hearing or ear pressure
How Is Tinnitus Diagnosed?
At Tarabichi Healthcare in Dubai, our ENT specialists begin with a comprehensive ear, nose, and throat exam. Diagnosis may include:
- Audiogram (hearing test)
- Imaging such as MRI or CT scans
- Detailed medical and medication history
Tinnitus Treatment Options in Dubai
✅ Treating Underlying Causes
If tinnitus is caused by a medical issue, treating that condition may resolve symptoms. Common solutions include:
- Earwax removal
- Changing medications
- Treating vascular or neurological conditions
- Hearing aids for hearing loss-related tinnitus
✅ Tinnitus Relief Devices
When no treatable cause is found, sound-based therapies can help:
- White noise machines or mobile apps
- Tinnitus maskers (similar to hearing aids)
- Room sound devices like fans or purifiers
✅ Therapies for Tinnitus Management
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Reduce stress and reframe emotional response to tinnitus
- Tinnitus Retraining Therapy (TRT): Retrains the brain to ignore phantom sounds
- Sound Therapy: Uses soothing external sounds
- Bimodal Neuromodulation: Combines sound and gentle vibration for relief
✅ Advanced Tinnitus Treatments
- Cochlear Implants (for severe hearing loss)
- Surgical treatment (rare; used for tumors or structural abnormalities)
CONSULT THE BEST ENT DOCTOR IN DUBAI
If you or a loved one is struggling with persistent tinnitus, it could be more than just a nuisance early evaluation and treatment may offer lasting relief.
Our team of the Best ENT doctors in Dubai, at Tarabichi Healthcare is committed to delivering world-class care with precision and compassion.
Meet our dedicated specialists: Dr. Muaaz Tarabichi, Dr. Michael Timms, Dr. Mustafa Kapadia, Dr. Satish Jain, Dr. Nazik Elfadil and Dr. Jamal Kassouma.
We provide minimally invasive treatments tailored to your condition, with a strong focus on safety, accuracy, and long-term results.
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