Tinnitus Treatment in Sarasota, FL
If you experience ringing, buzzing, hissing or clicking sounds in your ears that last five minutes or longer, you are probably suffering from tinnitus.
At Sarasota Hearing Center, we understand how frustrating and isolating tinnitus can feel. These phantom sounds—ringing, buzzing, or hissing—are typically caused by damage to the cochlea or inner ear. If you’re experiencing tinnitus, you’re not alone. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, roughly 15% of Americans—that’s over 50 million people—struggle with this condition.
Here in Sarasota, we see patients with tinnitus caused by a variety of factors, including loud noise exposure, head or neck injuries, age-related hearing loss, earwax buildup, or even certain medications. In some cases, tinnitus may be a symptom of a more serious underlying condition, so it’s important to get it evaluated by a professional.
Whether your tinnitus is occasional or constant, mild or severe, we’re here to help you find relief. The first step is a comprehensive hearing evaluation at our Sarasota clinic. From there, we’ll work with you to identify the best treatment options—whether it’s sound therapy, hearing aids, or other strategies—to manage your symptoms and improve your quality of life.
If you suddenly experience ringing or buzzing in one ear, along with hearing loss and/or dizziness, you should be seen immediately, as it may be a sign of something serious. For most people, however, tinnitus symptoms are minor and easily managed. After a few minutes or hours, tinnitus usually clears up without the need for medical treatment. Chronic tinnitus occurs frequently and lasts longer with each episode. The presence of tinnitus typically indicates you also have hearing loss.
How Can I Stop the Ringing Sound in My Ears?
A hearing aid will allow you to better focus on the speech or music you want to hear and help diminish the ringing or buzzing caused by tinnitus. Many hearing aids feature tinnitus-masking features which provide quiet sounds that help drown out the tinnitus. Call or text Sarasota Hearing Center in Sarasota at 941-226-8106 to make an appointment with us today.
Is There a Cure for Tinnitus?
Unfortunately, there is no known permanent cure for tinnitus, but there are ways to manage your tinnitus. People who have significant hearing loss in one or both ears and also suffer from tinnitus can consider getting cochlear implants to alleviate their tinnitus and regain their ability to hear. If your tinnitus is less serious, you may consider wearing earplugs when attending concerts, mowing the lawn or visiting a loud restaurant to prevent it from getting worse.