Dr. Andrew Parker founded Parker Ear, Nose, & Throat, Norwalk, CT. Our doctor cares for patients with ear, nose, or throat diseases. Tinnitus is a common ailment that many come to our office for help.

You can only understand the full brunt of tinnitus once you have this yourself. Our doctor wants to educate the public about this pesky and irritating problem.

What Is Tinnitus?

If you have never experienced tinnitus, consider yourself fortunate. Even though this is not a dangerous, harmful, or severe condition, it can get on your last nerve and make you highly disturbed, angry, frustrated, and depressed because you hear noises no one hears. If you have tinnitus, please call Parker Ear, Nose, & Throat in Norwalk, CT. 

When one hears distinct noises consistently 24/7, it is easy to understand how they can irritate and possibly cause agitation. For some people, these noises come and go. 

This can make restful sleep difficult, disrupt your life, and decrease your ability to concentrate. Even though there is no cure, our doctor can help you manage it. It is vital to find out if you are, 

• Developing a hearing loss
• Have a head injury
• Have an ear infection
• Have a medication side effect

Researchers say that tinnitus originates in the brain and not in the ears, even though the noises come from the ears. Others say it is a symptom of an ear problem. 

Some researchers say that everyone develops this at some point in their life. However, it remains a big mystery. Other possible sources of tinnitus include,

• Aging
• Beginning of Hearing Loss
• Jaw Joint Misalignment
• A tumor on the Nerve (Acoustic Neuroma)
• Exposure to Loud Noises
• Medications
• Meniere's Disease
• TMJ
• Ruptured Ear Drum
• Excessive Ear Wax
• Allergies
• A Growth in the Middle Ear

Even though the reason for developing this is unclear, research into this problem believes that abnormal activity in a part of the brain that processes sounds causes this.

In some instances, it resolves independently and never requires special treatment. However, some doctors may recommend,

• Hearing aids 
• A mild antidepressant
• Meditation Techniques 

However, they do not know why or how to prevent this from happening or how to eliminate it. Our doctor may recommend the following.

• Physical Examination
• Hearing Test
• Tympanometry
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging
• Sound Generators
• Environmental Enrichment Devices
• Meditation/Relaxation Techniques
• Counseling Options/Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Contact Us Today

Call Dr. Parker at Parker Ear, Nose, & Throat, Norwalk, CT, at (203) 866-4327 today to check out your options to mask your tinnitus. Our doctor will discover possible underlying causes and treat them.

Never let this get the better of you when there are options that may mask or eliminate the noises.