New Jersey Tinnitus Treatment
Tinnitus is an audiological and neurological condition affecting nearly 50 million Americans. At The Hearing Group, we diagnose and treat tinnitus, and while there is no cure, we can help lessen the impact of the symptoms. We offer everything from hearing evaluations to assistive listening devices so you can achieve your best hearing.
Tinnitus: What Is It?
Tinnitus is the perception of sound in the ear(s) or head when no external sound exists. It can take the form of a ring, buzz, hiss, crickets, roaring, music, or various other background noises, and range from minor to life altering. The sound can be present all the time or come and go. This condition is widespread but mostly affects people 60 years old or older.
Living with tinnitus is challenging. When there’s no external sound, a constant ringing, hissing or roaring is present to varying degrees, depending on the individual. You’re not alone — this condition impacts nearly 50 million Americans. The type of tinnitus treatment that may work for you depends on a number of factors.
Causes of Tinnitus
Tinnitus isn’t a disease but a symptom that something is wrong with your auditory system, which consists of the ear, the auditory nerve and the parts of the brain dealing with sound. Tinnitus is much more common in people over 60 and can be caused by ear wax and other debris in the ear canal. However, it may also be caused by health conditions such as:
- Noise-induced hearing loss
- Ear infections
- Heart disease and high blood pressure
- Brain tumors
- Head and neck injuries
- Inner ear damage
- Jaw misalignment
Evaluation Process
At The Hearing Group, we can help you understand possible causes, diagnose and treat your tinnitus. While there’s no cure, our hearing specialists are often able to recommend hearing aids to reduce the impact on your hearing and quality of life. When you come in, we may schedule a hearing evaluation to determine your best options.
Tinnitus Treatment
At The Hearing Group, we perform auditory tests to determine the severity of your condition. This gives us the information we need to suggest an individualized tinnitus treatment plan. There is no known cure, but there are several ways to minimize the symptoms.
Because we treat everyone as an unique individual, our auditory experts will also have an in-depth conversation with you regarding how tinnitus is affecting your life. Lifestyle changes as simple as wearing earplugs and avoiding loud environments can help, but they can also isolate you. Instead, a hearing aid is typically recommended for those with accompanying hearing loss.
If you haven’t experienced any loss of hearing, an ear level or table sound machine may drown out the disruptive noise associated with tinnitus.
Contact Us
No matter how mild or severe your tinnitus is, we take it seriously. You have a right to effective tinnitus treatment that helps you get your life back on track. Call The Hearing Group today at (973) 542-4031 to learn more about possible treatments.