Rather, in many cases, tinnitus is a consequence of hearing loss.
Sometimes the noise occurs as a result of a muscle spasm within the middle ear.
Diagnosis
A careful medical history and physical examination are the primary tools used to diagnose tinnitus.
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Some of these tests include:
Treatment
Tinnitus may be managed through a variety of techniques.
Correcting Hearing Loss
Fixing hearing loss with hearing aids may ease or correct tinnitus.
If you have both severe hearing loss and tinnitus,cochlear implantscan help by electrically stimulating the inner ear.
Tinnitus Masking
Another technique used to treat tinnitus is called tinnitus masking.
This is a form of sound therapy that uses sound to mask or “cancel out” the tinnitus.
Medications
There are no FDA-approved drugs for treating tinnitus.
Speak with your healthcare provider about what might be best for you.
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