Tinnitus Treatment in Dubai
Tinnitus or ringing ears is a condition when sound is produced in the ears internally. It can affect one or both ears. Almost 15-20% of people are affected by it.
Tinnitus can be caused due to an underlying condition, such as ear disease, infection, age-related hearing loss, or an ear injury that hurts the internal ear. Most of our patients who seek tinnitus treatment in Dubai are relieved from tinnitus symptoms as they become less noticeable.
Tinnitus Symptoms
- Buzzing
- Hissing
- Humming
- Clicking
- Roaring
A brief analysis of what happens in tinnitus
The sound is perceived by the eardrum and the cochlea and sent to the brain by auditory signals, causing hearing. In tinnitus, the cochlea picks up muffled (suppressed) sounds resulting in hearing ringing sensations.
The cochlea is a spiral inner ear part responsible for hearing. Cochlea damage or ear canal obstruction that causes the cochlea to pick overlapping auditory signals can cause tinnitus or hearing loss.
Causes of tinnitus
- Hearing loss - The damage to the cochlea can trigger hearing loss and tinnitus. Tinnitus can be parallelly caused by hearing loss.
- Ear infection or ear canal blockage - Ear canals may block due to fluid build-up, infection, earwax, or dirt. A blockage can dim the sound perceived by the inner ear, thus resulting in tinnitus.
- Head or neck injuries - Head or neck trauma can cause cerebrospinal fluid leakage (brain or spinal fluid) that might cause tinnitus. Infact, in several cases, tinnitus is a symptom indicating fluid leakage from the brain or spinal cord.
- Meniere's disease- Tinnitus is an early indicator of Meniere's disease, an inner ear disorder caused by abnormal inner ear fluid pressuring internal ear parts.
- Ear bone changes - When the middle ear bones stiffen, it may affect your hearing ability and cause tinnitus. This abnormal condition of bone stiffening is usually hereditary.
- Muscle spasms in the inner ear - Some neurological diseases such as multiple sclerosis, cause muscle spasms, resulting in tinnitus.
- Medications - Medications like nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), antibiotics, cancer drugs, antimalarial drugs, and antidepressants may disturb your hearing ability.
- Eustachian tube dysfunction - In this condition, the tube connecting the middle ear to the upper throat is blocked, making your ear feel full, and causing ear pain, dim hearing, or tinnitus.
- Blood vessel disorders- Some conditions, such as atherosclerosis, high blood pressure, or malformed blood vessels, can accelerate blood circulation in veins and arteries. These blood circulation changes can cause tinnitus or make its symptoms worse.
- Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders - TMJ is the joint where your lower jawbone meets the skull. TMJ disorders can cause tinnitus.
- Head and neck tumors - Head, neck, or brain tumor development can cause hearing changes and also cause tinnitus.
- Other chronic conditions - include migraines, diabetes, thyroid problems, anemia, rheumatoid arthritis, and lupus, which may also cause tinnitus.
Diagnosis
A doctor diagnoses tinnitus by symptoms and some tests. The tests are:
Auditory test
Imaging test
Lab test
Movement test
Treatments
The treatment module depends on the diagnosis. In some cases, treatment of causes—treats tinnitus. Our tinnitus treatment in Dubai includes:
- Earwax removal - In many cases, just ear wax removal resolves tinnitus issues or at least decreases its symptoms.
- Hearing aids - Dr. Peter may prescribe a sound-amplifying hearing aid to improve your hearing.
- Changing your medication- In rare cases, medication can cause tinnitus. Dr. Peter may change the medication to stop or reduce tinnitus symptoms.
- Treating a blood vessel condition - Underlying blood vessel conditions may require medication or surgery for dilation of blood vessels to treat the condition.
- Surgery - Dr. Peter may do surgery to rehabilitate the inner ear parts responsible for hearing or remove a malignant tumor or ear canal constriction that causes tinnitus.
Dr. Peter Baptista is one of the leading ENT doctors for tinnitus treatment in Dubai. He treats ear, nose, and throat conditions based on the latest treatment approaches. He is also experienced and adept in ENT-related surgeries, giving promising results from his treatments.
Consult Dr. Peter Baptista for your ear, hearing, or ENT-related disabilities.
Also Read- How can tinnitus be diagnosed and analyzed?
Frequently Asked Questions
The most common cause of tinnitus is exposure to loud noise, which can damage the delicate hair cells in the inner ear. Other common causes include ageing, ear infections, and certain medications.
Currently, there is no cure for tinnitus. However, various treatments can help manage the symptoms, such as sound therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, and medication.
Yes, many people with tinnitus can live normal lives. While the condition can be frustrating and distracting, it is typically not a serious health problem and can be managed properly.
In some cases, tinnitus can be a symptom of hearing loss. However, not all cases of tinnitus are associated with hearing loss, and many other possible causes exist.
Hearing aids can effectively manage tinnitus, especially if someone has hearing loss. By amplifying external sounds, hearing aids can help mask tinnitus’s internal ringing or buzzing.
Yes, it is generally safe to fly with tinnitus. However, the changes in air pressure during takeoff and landing can sometimes exacerbate tinnitus symptoms. Some people find that using earplugs or other hearing protection can help.
If left untreated, tinnitus can become more severe and have a greater impact on a person’s quality of life. It can also be an indication of an underlying medical condition, so it’s important to seek medical attention if you are experiencing persistent tinnitus.
