Tinnitus
- Tinnitus
- Tinnitus is the name for hearing noises that are not caused by sounds coming from the outside world. It's common and not usually a sign of anything serious. It might get better by itself and there are treatments that can help.
- Check if you have tinnitus
- Tinnitus can sound like:
- ringing
- buzzing
- whooshing
- humming
- hissing
- throbbing
- music or singing
- You may hear these sounds in 1 or both ears, or in your head. They may come and go, or you might hear them all the time.
- Non-urgent advice: See a GP if:
- you have tinnitus regularly or constantly
- your tinnitus is getting worse
- your tinnitus is bothering you – for example, it's affecting your sleep or concentration, or is making you feel anxious and depressed
- you have tinnitus that beats in time with your pulse
- What happens at your appointment
- The GP will look in your ears to see if your tinnitus is caused by something they can treat, like an ear infection or a build-up of earwax.
- They might also check for any hearing loss.
- You may be referred to a specialist for further tests and treatment.
- Hearing loss
- Hearing loss is common, particularly as you get older. See a GP if you have problems with your hearing. It could be caused by something that can be easily treated.
- Signs of hearing loss
- It's not always easy to tell if you're losing your hearing.
- Common signs include:
- difficulty hearing other people clearly and misunderstanding what they say, especially in noisy places asking people to repeat themselves.
- listening to music or watching TV with the volume higher than other people need difficulty hearing on the phone finding it hard to keep up with a conversation.
- feeling tired or stressed from having to concentrate while listening
- Sometimes someone else might notice problems with your hearing before you do.
- Information:
- Hearing loss in babies
- Hearing loss can be harder to spot in babies.
- There is a checklist for how a baby makes and reacts to sound on GOV.UK that can help you notice the signs.
- Causes of hearing loss
- There are lots of possible causes of hearing loss. It may be caused by something treatable or it may be permanent.
- Your symptoms may give you an idea what could be causing it. But do not self-diagnose, see a GP for advice.
- Common causes of hearing loss and related symptoms.
- Symptoms Possible cause
- Gradual hearing loss in both ears Aging or damage from loud noise over many years
- Difficulty hearing in 1 ear, earache, a feeling of pressure in your ear, discharge coming out of the ear Ear infection
- Difficulty hearing in 1 ear, itchiness, feeling like your ear is blocked Earwax build-up
- Sudden hearing loss after an ear infection, a very loud noise or a change in air pressure (for example, from flying) Perforated eardrum
- Sudden hearing loss along with dizziness, a spinning sensation (vertigo) or ringing in your ears (tinnitus)
- Labyrinthitis or Ménière's disease
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