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    Why do I hear a random ringing tone in my ears every now and then?

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    About every month or so I randomly hear a high pitched ringing sound coming from one of my ears. I remember a long time ago someone told me this is actually normal. What is it? What causes it?
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    Soundfair

    Soundfair is a non-profit organisation committed to hearing equality and to transforming the experience and wellbeing of all people with hearing conditions. We do this … View Profile

    The ringing in your ears is called Tinitus and is commonly associated to changes with our hearing or auditory process. Medical advice should be sought to ensure there is no medical cause or for referral to an ear nose and throat specialist for further assessment.

    There is no cure for Tinitus however most people learn to manage the symptoms very well. If support is needed we recommend the Tinitus Association of Victoria www.tinitus.org.au  or the British Tinitus association www.tinitus.org.uk. Both these sites have current and credible information about Tinitus management. Beware of other sites offering miracle cures.

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    Dr Rohan Wijey

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    Dr Wijey was born in Sydney, and then moved to the Gold Coast, Queensland, where he graduated from Griffith University in Dentistry in 2009. At … View Profile

    Tinitus is a classic symptom of TMJ (jaw joints) disorder.

    This is a disorder treated to varying degrees of efficacy by most dentists

    I run a collection myofunctional orthodontics/TMJ practices in Bondi Junction (NSW), Upper Coomera (QLD), Robina (QLD) and Brunswick Heads (NSW).

    Please visit myobrace.com for more info, and you can book in for a personal consultation with me at any of these locations.

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    Sophia John

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    =12pxThe buzzing or ringing sound can be persistent, intermittent, and prolonged  and this is a condition known as tinnitus. If hearing loss is present, hearing aids are likely to reduce the problem. Another option to help people manage is the use of a Therapeutic Noise Generator, a device which looks like a hearing aid and is recommended for people with no hearing loss. It produces a blend of external sounds which stimulate fibres of the hearing nerve, helping deviate attention away from the tinnitus.

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    Raji Parangad

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    No referrals required. Cosmetic hearing aid specialist ( we have the latest, most discreet hearing aids in the market), Custom ear plugs, Assertive listening devices. … View Profile

    Also get an Audiogram done....

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  • Kathryn Penno

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    Kathryn is a caring, resourceful and empathetic audiologist. Her area of expertise is helping you understand your tinnitus and how to manage it, and your … View Profile

    Hi, 

    As Soundfair has said, tinnitus is a symptom and can be experienced for many reasons (not limited to these) changes in your hearing ability or your peripheral hearing system (your ears and the pathways leading to your brain). This is the audiological aspect. An audiologist who is experienced in tinnitus assessments and management can work through the audiological and (some) of the psychological aspects of tinnitus. 

    I agree with the previous audiologist on getting an audiogram (hearing test) done. However, please note a high frequency audiogram is recommended. You can request one. This means testing 250 Hz to 20k Hz (please note standard audiograms test to 8kHz).

    Three key areas can be considered when it comes to tinnitus. The neurological, audiological and psychological aspects. This is a good starting point to understanding ones tinnitus, and then managing it. 

    It is important to note that having a medico (GP, ENT etc) involved is important, as they can manage the neurological and pharmaceutical aspects should these be contributing to your tinnitus.

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