Understanding Tinnitus
Tinnitus is described as the perception of sound in the ears or head when no external sound is present. This common condition affects more than 50 million Americans and can manifest as various sounds including ringing, buzzing, or hissing. At Citrus Hearing Clinic, we specialize in helping patients understand and manage their tinnitus with personalized treatment plans.
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Symptoms and Causes of Tinnitus
People with tinnitus typically experience sounds that others cannot hear, such as ringing, buzzing, whooshing, hissing, or clicking. These sounds may be constant or intermittent, loud or soft, and can affect one or both ears. Many patients report that tinnitus interferes with their ability to concentrate or sleep, as the sound seems to never "turn off."
Tinnitus can stem from numerous factors, including exposure to loud noise, certain medications, hearing loss, ear infections, physical trauma to the ear, earwax buildup, Meniere's disease, vascular disorders, and stress or anxiety. Some cases of tinnitus are temporary and resolve when the underlying condition is treated, such as removing excess earwax or treating an infection.
Tinnitus Treatment Options
At Citrus Hearing Clinic, we offer comprehensive tinnitus evaluation and personalized treatment plans:
- Addressing underlying causes: We first identify if your tinnitus stems from earwax buildup, medication side effects, or infections, then treat accordingly.
- Hearing Aids with Tinnitus Features: Our hearing devices can include specialized tinnitus masking features. We work with seven leading manufacturers to find the perfect solution for your needs.
- Sound Therapy: This approach uses external sounds to alter your perception of or reaction to tinnitus.
- Lenire Device: We're proud to be the first practice in Florida to provide this innovative, FDA-approved tinnitus treatment that combines audio with gentle tongue stimulation.
- Tinnitus Retraining Therapy (TRT): This therapeutic approach combines counseling and sound therapy to help your brain reclassify tinnitus as an unimportant background noise.
- Modern Tinnitus Program: As part of the initial community of Modern Tinnitus Specialty Centers, we use proprietary biometric tracking to identify exactly which variables impact your tinnitus symptoms most, allowing us to create truly personalized treatment plans.
- OTO Program: This mindfulness-based approach helps you change your relationship with tinnitus through specialized techniques that reduce tinnitus-related distress.
- Real Ear Measurements: We use this best practice to ensure any hearing devices are optimally programmed for your specific hearing and tinnitus needs.
Tinnitus Support Group
We understand the challenges of living with tinnitus, which is why we host the Clermont Tinnitus Support Group that meets the second Monday of every month. This group provides a safe environment where individuals experiencing tinnitus can share their stories, learn coping strategies, and gain insights from others facing similar challenges.
If you're experiencing tinnitus symptoms, we're here to help. Our doctors of audiology will conduct a thorough assessment to determine the cause of your tinnitus and recommend personalized treatment options. Call us at 352-989-5123 to schedule your consultation at our Clermont clinic. We've helped patients from 36 states and 9 countries find relief from tinnitus – we can help you too.
Our Approach To Tinnitus
We offer comprehensive tinnitus treatment using multiple evidence-based approaches tailored to each patient's unique needs. Patients from 36 states and 9 countries travel to our clinic for our specialized care, and we select the combination of treatments that works best for your specific tinnitus experience.
Lenire Tinnitus Treatment
FDA-approved device combining sound therapy with gentle tongue stimulation.
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Hearing Aids and Tinnitus
Modern hearing aids effectively reduce tinnitus awareness for many patients.
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Modern Tinnitus
Comprehensive tinnitus care using advanced biometric tracking and personalized treatment.
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Digital Therapeutics
Evidence-based apps helping you manage tinnitus through guided therapy.
Read MoreWhile there is currently no universal "cure" for tinnitus, many effective management strategies can reduce tinnitus awareness and distress. Most patients experience significant improvement in their quality of life through proper treatment. Our goal is to help you manage your tinnitus so it no longer significantly impacts your daily activities and well-being.
Lenire is an innovative tinnitus treatment device that combines sound therapy with gentle tongue stimulation to promote neural plasticity in the brain. This bimodal approach targets the neurological processes underlying tinnitus perception. As one of only 44 clinics initially selected to offer this treatment in the U.S., we have specialized training in its application and monitoring.
Tinnitus can result from various factors including noise exposure, hearing loss, ear infections, certain medications, head or neck injuries, temporomandibular joint disorders, cardiovascular problems, and stress. Sometimes multiple factors contribute. Our comprehensive evaluation helps identify possible contributors to your specific case.
While hearing loss and tinnitus often occur together, not everyone with tinnitus has measurable hearing loss. However, even subtle changes in the auditory system that don't show up on standard hearing tests can trigger tinnitus. Our advanced testing can detect nuanced auditory changes that might contribute to your tinnitus.
Tinnitus management is typically not a quick fix but a process. Many patients notice improvements within a few weeks to months of beginning treatment. The timeline varies based on factors including tinnitus severity, underlying causes, and individual response to treatment. We monitor your progress regularly and adjust approaches as needed.
For many people with both hearing loss and tinnitus, properly fitted hearing aids can provide significant tinnitus relief. Hearing aids help by amplifying environmental sounds that can mask tinnitus and by stimulating the auditory system with external sounds. We offer Real Ear Measurements to ensure optimal hearing aid programming for both hearing loss and tinnitus management.
Frequently Asked Questions About Tinnitus
Tinnitus generates many questions from our patients seeking relief. We believe education is a crucial component of successful tinnitus management. Understanding the nature of tinnitus and available treatment options helps patients take an active role in their tinnitus journey and maintain realistic expectations about outcomes.
Schedule Your Tinnitus Consultation
If you're struggling with tinnitus, contact Citrus Hearing Clinic today to schedule a comprehensive tinnitus evaluation. Our specialized expertise in tinnitus management, including innovative treatments like Lenire, offers hope for those seeking relief. Our audiologists understand tinnitus from both professional and personal perspectives, allowing us to provide care that addresses both the auditory and emotional aspects of this condition.
Call us at 352-989-5123 to begin your journey toward better tinnitus management at our Clermont location.
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Clermont, FL 34711
Opening Hours
Saturday - Sunday: Closed
