Tinnitus Treatment | Counselling
Personalized Treatment for Tinnitus
Do you notice ringing or sounds in your ears? Tinnitus is a condition that causes people to hear noises in their ears when there is no external sound.
We know how frustrating living with tinnitus can be, so we want to help! Our team of hearing health professionals use innovative technology and treatment programs that help reduce the severity of your tinnitus symptoms while improving your quality of life.
Understand Your Tinnitus
The first step to managing tinnitus is a hearing test to understand the nature of your tinnitus and the potential causes.
Advanced Technology
Many hearing aids and tinnitus apps can provide relief from the symptoms of tinnitus. We'll help you find the optimal technology.
Get a Personalized Treatment Plan
Several tinnitus treatment options are available through Dynamic Hearing Solutions and our goal is to focus on the treatment that is right for you.
Tinnitus Retraining Therapy
We're the only hearing clinics in the Kootenays that have the training to provide this specialized therapy.
Causes and Triggers of Tinnitus
Tinnitus is more common than many people expect. Since it most often involves sounds only the individual can hear, it is difficult to compare experiences. Many people don't even realize that the ringing or buzzing they hear is not normal.
There are various potential causes of tinnitus. For many people, their tinnitus is the result of a few causes and triggers.
Tinnitus is frequently associated with:
- Noise exposure
- Hearing loss
- Otosclerosis
- Ear infections
- Acoustic neuromas
- Side effects from some medications
- Medical conditions and diseases
The triggers of tinnitus include:
- Stress
- Negative counselling
- Acoustic trauma
- Surgery
- Injury
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Sudden onset of hearing loss
- Illness
- Meniere's disease
- Impacted ear wax
Effects Of Tinnitus
Tinnitus is experienced differently. The sounds can be described as ringing, buzzer, underwater, musical or something completely different.
The Impact on Daily Life
The nature and severity of the sound can significantly impact quality of life, often leading to:
- Annoyance and Irritability: Frustration caused by the inability to escape the noise.
- Impaired Concentration: Difficulty focusing on tasks or conversations due to the distraction.
- Sleep Disturbances: Trouble falling or staying asleep, leading to fatigue.
- Anxiety and Depression: Feelings of distress or hopelessness regarding the chronic nature of the condition.
- Reduced Enjoyment: A decreased interest or ability to participate in social or leisure activities.
Tinnitus Treatment Options
There is no cure for tinnitus, but there are various technologies and therapies that can manage the effects. Some treatment options include:
- Tinnitus masking programs in hearing aids or apps
- Tinnitus retraining therapy (which combines cognitive behavioral therapy and counselling)
Dynamic Hearing Solutions are the only clinics in the Kootenays that have the training and experience to provide tinnitus retraining therapy.
