Tinnitus, or what is also called ringing in the ears, is an internal sound that causes disturbance to the affected person. This noise comes from the ear or head.
A person with tinnitus may hear whistling sounds in their ears. Tinnitus may be caused by another ear problem.
There are many causes for tinnitus, including:
🔸Ear injury
🔸Ageing
🔸Earwax buildup
🔸Meniere's disease
🔸Head injuries
How is tinnitus diagnosed?
Tinnitus is diagnosed by the following tests 👂🏻⤵️
🔸Hearing tests
🔸Imaging examinations
Diagnosing the ear may require imaging tests, such as:
Computed tomography.
MRI.
🔸blood tests
A blood sample may be taken to look for certain health problems, such as:
Thyroid problems.
Anemia.
heart disease.
Deficiency in some types of vitamins.
Is it possible to treat tinnitus?
Tinnitus is treated based on the diagnosis of the health condition by the specialist
🔸In case of accumulation of wax, the ear is cleaned of wax by water or wax suction
🔸Treating the infection with antibiotics in the case of an ear infection
🔸In the event of a tumor, the specialist doctor may resort to surgery to remove the tumor
🔸Hearing aids can also be used in case of hearing loss
Our doctors at Intermed clinics have great experience in their fields of specialization, as we include a group of the most skilled and important doctors and consultants, with international certificates from various countries, Australia, Europe, Canada, Britain, and America
Our doctors also cooperate on one hand to achieve the best treatment results and provide comprehensive care for all family members using the latest medical technologies in one place.
You can consult our doctors and book the nearest appointment by contacting us via our unified number:
920006427
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