Tinnitus Evaluations
in Caldwell
Do I Have Tinnitus?
Our Tinnitus Evaluations Reveal if the Nerve From Ear-to-Brain Is Damaged
If you live in the Treasure Valley area near Caldwell and you suspect that you might have tinnitus, you’re not alone! But don’t worry, treating tinnitus is our specialty!
Tinnitus (tin-it-us or ti-night-us) is most commonly caused by damage to your hearing and auditory system, including the nerve which transfers sound from your ear to your brain.
For some, experiencing a ringing, whooshing, or buzzing sound is the early warning sign that something is breaking down in your hearing system. This type of damage to the neural structures can result simply from aging; or, perhaps from noise exposure, toxic medications including chemotherapy, a virus, as well as other factors.
Your powerful brain does its best to instinctively make up for the missing sound signals, thus creating a false perception of sound often referred to as tinnitus.
For over 90% of people with tinnitus, the ringing, whooshing, or buzzing sounds are linked to the progressive loss of nerves that connect the ear to the brain—also known as hearing loss.
One of the most common things we hear from tinnitus patients is, “I have tinnitus, but my hearing is fine!” While this may be true for some, many people with “normal” hearing may already have up to 50% nerve damage without realizing it.
Tinnitus is often an early warning sign of further hearing deterioration. Without treatment, symptoms can worsen over time. Early intervention is key to slowing its progression and protecting your hearing health.
Don’t wait—tinnitus won’t improve on its own. Contact us today and take the first step toward relief.
