{"id":241,"date":"2021-07-29T15:30:05","date_gmt":"2021-07-29T20:30:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hearingaidsmobile.fm1.dev\/tinnitus-evaluations\/"},"modified":"2022-03-11T17:27:54","modified_gmt":"2022-03-11T23:27:54","slug":"tinnitus","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hearingaidsmobile.com\/tinnitus\/","title":{"rendered":"Tinnitus Evaluations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [{\n   \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"What happens during a tinnitus evaluation?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"During a tinnitus evaluation, an audiologist will typically administer an in-depth review of your medical history, a complete physical examination of your auditory system, a pure tone and ultra-high frequency audiometry test, speech reception and word recognition tests, and otoacoustic emissions test.\"\n }\n }, {\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"What hearing assessment is performed for tinnitus?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Audiometric evaluations for tinnitus typically focus on high frequency sounds between 2000 and 4000 Hz. An otoacoustic emissions test can provide a strong indicator for tinnitus as studies have found emissions can be diminished in those with tinnitus and hearing loss.\"\n }\n }, {\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"How tinnitus related questionnaires will be completed?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Because tinnitus can be difficult to pinpoint, questionnaires can help to identify causes that a patient may not have considered. The Tinnitus Functional Index is designed to identify the impact of tinnitus on areas from sleep to the ability to relax. The Tinnitus Handicap Inventory can help determine the perceived impact tinnitus is having on a patient\u2019s daily life.\"\n }\n}\n ]\n  }\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Tinnitus <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tinnitus is a sound you may hearing in your ears which is not present externally in the environment. It is often described as a ringing, buzzing, roaring, pulsing, chirping, or a whooshing sound. Tinnitus may be heard in one or both of your ears. Tinnitus can manifest as an acute symptom lasting just a few days or a chronic or recurring symptom lasting weeks, months or years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tinnitus is very common and impacts more than <a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/6665244_Acquired_profound_hearing_loss_Mental_health_and_other_characteristics_of_a_large_sample\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">50 million Americans<\/a>. Our team of Audiologists is equipped with many tools and strategies to help patients with tinnitus, but we first need to assess your condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tinnitus is a symptom of a wide range of health conditions, and it can occasionally point to a more serious problem that needs professional medical attention. To best treat tinnitus it is important to determine what is causing your symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Conditions that may cause tinnitus include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Hearing loss<\/li><li>Noise Exposure<\/li><li>Migraines<\/li><li>Certain Medications<\/li><li>High Blood Pressure<\/li><li>Excessive use of caffeine or tobacco products<\/li><li>Head injury<\/li><li>Wax buildup in the ear<\/li><li>Viral Causes<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to Expect During an Evaluation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/hearingaidsmobile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/depression-tinnitus-link-1280x853.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-753\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hearingaidsmobile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/depression-tinnitus-link-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/hearingaidsmobile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/depression-tinnitus-link-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hearingaidsmobile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/depression-tinnitus-link-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/hearingaidsmobile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/depression-tinnitus-link.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When evaluating a patient with tinnitus, we have several goals we hope to accomplish:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Identify the underlying cause of your tinnitus symptoms<\/li><li>Determine if your tinnitus is subjective or objective<\/li><li>Evaluate how your tinnitus is affecting your ability to understand speech<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>During a tinnitus evaluation, an audiologist with typically administer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>An in-depth review of your medical history<\/li><li>A complete physical examination of your auditory system<\/li><li>A pure tone audiometry test<\/li><li>Speech reception and word recognition tests<\/li><li>An otoacoustic emissions (OAE) test<\/li><li>Additional test, studies and evaluations<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tinnitus-Related Questionnaires<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Questionnaires your provider may have you take include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Tinnitus functional index<\/li><li>Tinnitus handicap inventory<\/li><li>Tinnitus and hearing survey<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Because tinnitus can be challenging to characterize, questionnaires can help to identify causes that a patient may not have considered. The Tinnitus Functional Index is designed to identify the impact of tinnitus on areas from sleep to the ability to relax. The Tinnitus Handicap Inventory can help determine the perceived impact tinnitus has on a patient\u2019s daily life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tinnitus Treatment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Suppose we can determine a diagnosis and address the condition causing your tinnitus. In that case, we may also be able to treat that condition and relieve your symptoms, although tinnitus is not always treatable and <a href=\"https:\/\/hearingaidsmobile.com\/tinnitus\/management\/\">may require management instead<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If we can\u2019t identify a specific cause of your tinnitus, we will <a href=\"https:\/\/hearingaidsmobile.com\/tinnitus\/retraining-therapy\/\">recommend other treatment options<\/a> that can help you better manage and reduce your tinnitus symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Call Premier Medical Group for more information or to schedule an appointment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>About Tinnitus Tinnitus is a sound you may hearing in your ears which is not present externally in the environment. It is often described as a ringing, buzzing, roaring, pulsing, chirping, or a whooshing sound. Tinnitus may be heard in one or both of your ears. 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