Causes & conditions
Tinnitus assessment and management
Ringing, buzzing or hissing with no external source. It cannot always be eliminated, but it can almost always be made much easier to live with.
The short answer
What causes it
Most commonly hearing loss and noise exposure — which is why we see so much of it in mining and industrial workers. Other contributors include earwax and middle ear problems, some medications, jaw and neck issues, and stress. Tinnitus in one ear only, pulsatile tinnitus, or tinnitus with sudden hearing loss needs prompt assessment rather than reassurance.
Why assessment comes first
Tinnitus is a symptom, not a diagnosis. A full diagnostic hearing assessment establishes whether there is an underlying hearing loss, whether the pattern suggests noise damage, and whether anything requires medical referral. That is what turns a vague complaint into a plan.
When to seek assessment promptly
- Tinnitus in one ear only
- Tinnitus that pulses in time with your heartbeat
- Tinnitus alongside a sudden drop in hearing
- Tinnitus with dizziness or facial weakness
- Tinnitus that is affecting your sleep or mood
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