Tinnitus is the perception of sound in the ears or head
when no external source is present. In many cases,
it can be a symptom of other conditions, such as hearing loss.
Learn more about the main causes of tinnitus
and what you can do about it.
The symptoms of tinnitus include noises in the ears or head that can sound like:
The symptoms of tinnitus can vary depending on the underlying causes and its severity. The phantom noise may vary in pitch from a low roar to a high squeal, and you may hear it in one or both ears. Tinnitus may be present all the time, or it may come and go.
What can tinnitus be a symptom of?
Tinnitus causes
Tinnitus is rarely a sign of a serious underlying condition, but in the case of severe tinnitus, sounds can be so loud that they interfere with your ability to concentrate or hear actual, external sounds. When it lasts more than six months, it's known as chronic tinnitus.1
Please consult an ENT or hearing care professional if you are concerned about your tinnitus or if it is affecting your daily life.
People with tinnitus often experience hearing loss too. Our quick online tinnitus test can help give you an idea of whether or not you might have tinnitus and/or hearing loss, and what you can do about it.
* The result of the test may only be used for guidance. Official conclusions about hearing loss/tinnitus can be provided by our registered hearing care experts.
* The result of the test may only be used for guidance. Official conclusions about hearing loss/tinnitus can be provided by our registered hearing care experts.
* The result of the test may only be used for guidance. Official conclusions about hearing loss/tinnitus can be provided by our registered hearing care experts.
* The result of the test may only be used for guidance. Official conclusions about hearing loss/tinnitus can be provided by our registered hearing care experts.
Tinnitus and hearing loss are closely linked. An estimated 90% of people who experience tinnitus have some degree of hearing loss.2
Hearing aids can be a great help for people with tinnitus. When you hear better, your brain is given more sound information to process.3
Hearing aids help process the sound in a natural way so that you can listen with less effort. Many hearing aids today also come equipped with soothing tinnitus relief sounds.
We know tinnitus can be mentally taxing4, especially because other people may not experience it themselves or understand what it’s like to live with it. Since stress can exacerbate tinnitus symptoms, it can become a vicious cycle.
Fortunately, there are ways to alleviate the symptoms and take charge of your well-being. If your tinnitus is due to hearing loss, modern hearing technology could help.
Learn about the helpful remedies for tinnitus:
Tinnitus treatment
If you experience sudden onset of hearing
loss or tinnitus, contact a doctor today.
1. https://www.health.harvard.edu/diseases-and-conditions/tinnitus-ringing-in-the-ears-and-what-to-do-about-it
2. https://hearinghealthfoundation.org/hearing-loss-tinnitus-statistics
3. https://www.oticon.global/hearing-aid-users/blog/2020/all-about-tinnitus
4. Fetoni, A. R., Lucidi, D., De Corso, E., Fiorita, A., Conti, G., & Paludetti, G. (2016). Relationship between subjective tinnitus perception and psychiatric discomfort. The international tinnitus journal, 20(2), 76-82.
