{"id":36099,"date":"2025-01-02T18:49:33","date_gmt":"2025-01-02T18:49:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/updates-www.mccdn.io\/vitals\/?p=36099"},"modified":"2025-01-02T18:49:33","modified_gmt":"2025-01-02T18:49:33","slug":"should-i-see-a-doctor-ringing-in-the-ear","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/updates-www.mccdn.io\/vitals\/should-i-see-a-doctor-ringing-in-the-ear\/","title":{"rendered":"Should I see a doctor: Ringing in the ear","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"

No, that ringing sound you\u2019re hearing isn\u2019t just in your head \u2014 but people around you probably can\u2019t hear it, either.<\/p>\n

Tinnitus may sound different to everyone, from a ringing, whooshing or hissing to static from a television, an electric zap or chorus of crickets. The primary indicator it\u2019s tinnitus, though, is when the sound can\u2019t be attributed to an external source.<\/p>\n

So, when does tinnitus evolve from a minor annoyance to a debilitating condition?<\/p>\n

What\u2019s \u2018normal\u2019<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Having tinnitus from time to time or in cases where it can be directly associated with a temporary illness or injury are not reason for serious concern. Think: a change in medication, head or neck injuries, or migraines.<\/p>\n

Tinnitus is also commonly associated with hearing loss \u2014 about 70 percent of people with hearing loss will experience tinnitus. Additionally, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders often cause tinnitus due to injury to the joint that connects your jaw to your skull.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s \u2018not normal\u2019<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Just because tinnitus is common and can often be easily explained doesn\u2019t mean you should ignore your symptoms.<\/p>\n

When tinnitus becomes so constant you can\u2019t ignore it, it\u2019s disrupting your sleep or ability to concentrate, or it\u2019s impacting your mental health (potentially leading to anxiety or depression), it\u2019s time to speak with your doctor or other health care provider.<\/p>\n

How to care for your condition<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Unfortunately, there is no cure for tinnitus. Very few people are lucky enough to eliminate symptoms completely, and the ringing may still come back. For most people, the primary focus should be on lessening symptoms as best as possible with the help of a provider.<\/p>\n

Aside from treating underlying conditions, the first thing you can do \u2014 and likely the hardest \u2014 is learning to regulate your reaction by making the internal choice to ignore the sound.<\/p>\n

Other strategies that may help include stopping\/reducing nicotine, alcohol and caffeine consumption; masking the noise through low-level music during the day or white noise at night; and avoiding triggers (for example, managing your stress). Your provider may also have other suggestions for living with the ringing.<\/p>\n

Medical information provided for this piece by <\/em>Eugene Spindler, AuD<\/em><\/a> with <\/em>MultiCare ENT, Allergy & Medical Aesthetics \u2013 Covington<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false,"gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"html"}]},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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