Noises in the ears

Noises in the ears, also known as tinnitus, are very common, with as many as one in ten people experiencing them at some time. However, for one in a hundred people, noises in the ears are a serious problem that affects their lives, their sleeping patterns and can cause depression.

 

If you suffer from noises in the ears, such as ringing, buzzing, whistles, distant roaring or a low level hum, then there are several ways in which the ENT specialists at ENT London can help.

 

The first and most important thing for your ENT doctor to rule out, is a brain tumor. This can be the cause of noises in the ears, especially where the noises in the ears only occur on one side. If your ENT specialist thinks there is a risk of tumor, they will refer you for a CT or MRI scan.

 

Fortunately, tumors are very rarely the cause of noises in the ears, and your ENT doctor will work with you at ENT London to try and isolate the true cause. Your ENT surgeon will carry out a thorough examination to see if there is any blockage, such as wax or a foreign body, which is blocking the ear and amplifying the internal sounds of the body. Your ENT surgeon will also check for damage to the nerve endings, which can be caused by exposure to loud noises, such as a rock concert or an explosion. This damage can often be temporary, with the noises in your ears diminishing over time as the ear recovers.

 

Your ENT doctor will also carry out a hearing test at the ENT London clinic, to see if the noises in the ears are associated with hearing loss. This is often the case with older patients, as the nerves in the ear age and become less responsive.

 

Your ENT doctor will also check for any sign of infection that may be the cause of noises in the ears.

 

Left untreated, noises in the ears can become a serious problem, disturbing your daily life, keeping you awake at night and seriously getting you down, so don’t suffer in silence about your lack of it, contact the ENT specialists at ENT London and see if we can help. Even if our ENT surgeons cannot treat your condition, at least we can put your mind at rest that the noises in the ears are not a symptom of something more serious.

 

ENT London is one of UK’s leading centres for noises in the ears, and can be contacted on 0207 580 6970.

 

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