Are You Suffering From Any of These Symptoms as a Result of Tinnitus? Call Today for a Consultation.
■ Mild to severe anxiety
■ Depression
■ Insomnia
■ Negative thinking
■ Triggered fight or flight
■ Crying spells
■ Hopelessness
■ Ringing in the ears
■ Suicidal thoughts
Are you growing more isolated? Do you feel like life will never be the same? Are you refraining from activities that you enjoy? Are you fearful of losing your job? Do you find that your thoughts tend to be negative?
If you answered yes to 3 or more of these questions or symptoms, then we can help. You may be a candidate for Tinnitus Cognitive Retraining Therapy, or TCRT.
With over 20 years of clinical experience, Stephen Geller Katz, LCSW-R developed Tinnitus Cognitive Retraining Therapy and founded the Tinnitus Cognitive Center™ in response to the growing number of Tinnitus sufferers coming to his private practice.
He discovered that by helping people to retrain and reinterpret the thoughts around their Tinnitus, anxiety and depression symptoms began to improve. But even more important so did the Tinnitus.
Are Hyperacusis & Tinnitus Related? Below we will describe both conditions and can compare to see if there is any relation between the 2.
What is Hyperacusis?
This condition involves the inability to bear daily sounds. People suffering from hyperacusis usually find normal sounds to be very loud, painful, and uncomfortable. The most common cause of hyperacusis is impairment of the inner ear due to exposure to loud noises and aging.
Experts link this condition with tinnitus, which involves a ringing, buzzing, or whistling sound in the ear without any external source. Most people face this condition in both of their ears. However, hyperacusis can occur in just one ear, as well. Other conditions that make people intolerant to sound are phonophobia and loudness recruitment.
Facial nerve or viral infections in the inside of the ear
If you cannot tolerate sounds in a single ear, an ENT doctor will investigate for a tumor (acoustic neuroma) on the vestibular (balance) nerve.If they detect a tumor in time, experts can remove it in time. Even if the specialist finds a tumor, they need not necessarily remove the tumor.
Treatment of Hyperacusis
At this time, no medical or surgical approaches specific to hyperacusis exist. However, medical specialists can suggest various treatments to reduce a patient’s anxiety and fear. These therapies can also help with sensitivity to sound. Here are those therapies:
In tinnitus, you will perceive noises despite them having no external source. Such sounds include hissing, ringing, and buzzing. This condition can occur in both or a single ear. Tinnitus can be centered inside or from outside the head. There are two types of Tinnitus. Objective tinnitus is when the noise is from inside the body. This type is rare, but an examiner can hear the sound. In Subjective Tinnitus, an ENT doctor or specialist cannot hear the sound. This type of tinnitus is very common.
The symptoms of hyperacusis and tinnitus may differ in severity and description among individuals. Both hyperacusis and tinnitus may be symptoms of different diseases or disorders and may be linked with various conditions.
Symptoms of tinnitus may be:
Low or high pitched noise
Intermittent, pulsing, or constant
Non-bothersome or bothersome
Chronic or acute
Centered inside or localized from outside of the head
Present in both or a single ear
Causes of Tinnitus
Risk factors and causes of objective tinnitus are:
benign intracranial hypertension
atherosclerotic carotid arteries
arteriovenous malformation
arterial bruit
anemia
Blood flow changes in the vessels near your ear because of:
Before treating your Tinnitus, an ENT doctor or tinnitus specialist will go through diagnosis to identify the reason for this condition. The treatment will depend on the symptoms. Here are some types of treatments that will help you in treating Tinnitus:
This condition involves the inability to bear daily sounds. People suffering from hyperacusis usually find normal sounds to be very loud, painful, and uncomfortable. The most common cause of hyperacusis is impairment of the inner ear due to exposure to loud noises and aging.
Experts link this condition with tinnitus, which involves a ringing, buzzing, or whistling sound in the ear without any external source. Most people face this condition in both of their ears. However, hyperacusis can occur in just one ear, as well. Other conditions that make people intolerant to sound are phonophobia and loudness recruitment.
Symptoms of Hyperacusis
Symptoms of hyperacusis can be sudden or gradual. These symptoms include:
You will find your voice to be distorted or loud
You will find low sounds to be very comfortable, but ordinary sounds will irritate you
You will feel pain and discomfort Around loud and sudden sounds
Sounds with low intensity, such as that of a refrigerator, will seem very loud and annoying
Causes of Hyperacusis
Here are some causes of this condition:
Head injury
Certain medications
A slap on the ear
Hearing problem because of aging
Noise exposure such as working in a loud environment
Ear surgery
Exposure to an explosion or sudden sound
Medical procedures such as getting your ear canal cleaned can temporarily increase the intensity of sounds you hear
Facial nerve paralysis can affect the mechanism in your middle ear which is responsible for protecting your ears from loud noise
Other Causes of Hyperacusis
Below you will find some other causes of hyperacusis:
Facial nerve or viral infections in the inside of the ear
If you cannot tolerate sounds in a single ear, an ENT doctor will investigate for a tumor (acoustic neuroma) on the vestibular (balance) nerve. If they detect a tumor in time, experts can remove it in time. Even if the specialist finds a tumor, they need not necessarily remove the tumor.
Treatment of Hyperacusis
At this time, no medical or surgical approaches specific to hyperacusis exist. However, medical specialists can suggest various treatments to reduce a patient’s anxiety and fear. These therapies can also help with sensitivity to sound. Here are those therapies:
Retraining Therapy
Sound therapy
Cognitive-behavioral therapy
Lifestyle changes
Counseling and education
Tinnitus
In tinnitus, you will perceive noises despite them having no external source. Such sounds include hissing, ringing, and buzzing. This condition can occur in both or a single ear. Tinnitus can be centered inside or from outside the head. There are two types of Tinnitus. Objective tinnitus is when the noise is from inside the body. This type is rare, but an examiner can hear the sound. In Subjective Tinnitus, an ENT doctor cannot hear the sound. This type of tinnitus is very common.
Symptoms of Tinnitus
The symptoms of hyperacusis and tinnitus may differ in severity and description among individuals. Both hyperacusis and tinnitus may be symptoms of different diseases or disorders and may be linked with various conditions.
Symptoms of tinnitus may be:
Low or high pitched noise
Intermittent, pulsing, or constant
Non-bothersome or bothersome
Chronic or acute
Centered inside or localized from outside of the head
Present in both or a single ear
Causes of Tinnitus
Risk factors and causes of objective tinnitus are:
benign intracranial hypertension
atherosclerotic carotid arteries
arteriovenous malformation
arterial bruit
anemia
Blood flow changes in the vessels near your ear because of:
Before treating your Tinnitus, ENT doctor will go through diagnosis to identify the reason for this condition. The treatment will depend on the symptoms. Here are some types of treatments that will help you in treating Tinnitus:
Treating an underlying health condition
Earwax removal
Treating a blood vessel condition
Changing your medication
Noise suppression
White noise machines
Hearing aids
Masking devices
Tinnitus retraining
Conclusion
An ENT specialist will recognize the condition you are suffering from and suggest a suitable treatment method. If you want to consult an ENT specialist, you can contact us at 646-213-2321or visit our website to learn more.
What is Hyperacusis? This condition involves the inability to bear daily sounds. People suffering from hyperacusis usually find normal sounds to be very loud, painful, and uncomfortable. The most common cause of hyperacusis is impairment of the inner ear due to exposure to loud noises and aging.
Experts link this condition with tinnitus, which involves a ringing, buzzing, or whistling sound in the ear without any external source. Most people face this condition in both of their ears. However, hyperacusis can occur in just one ear, as well. Other conditions that make people intolerant to sound are phonophobia and loudness recruitment.
Facial nerve or viral infections in the inside of the ear
If you cannot tolerate sounds in a single ear, an ENT doctor will investigate for a tumor (acoustic neuroma) on the vestibular (balance) nerve. If they detect a tumor in time, experts can remove it in time. Even if the specialist finds a tumor, they need not necessarily remove the tumor.
Treatment of Hyperacusis
At this time, no medical or surgical approaches specific to hyperacusis exist. However, medical specialists can suggest various treatments to reduce a patient’s anxiety and fear. These therapies can also help with sensitivity to sound. Here are those therapies:
Retraining Therapy
Sound therapy
Cognitive-behavioral therapy
Lifestyle changes
Counseling and education
Tinnitus
In tinnitus, you will perceive noises despite them having no external source. Such sounds include hissing, ringing, and buzzing. This condition can occur in both or a single ear. Tinnitus can be centered inside or from outside the head. There are two types of Tinnitus. Objective tinnitus is when the noise is from inside the body. This type is rare, but an examiner can hear the sound. In Subjective Tinnitus, an ENT doctor cannot hear the sound. This type of tinnitus is very common.
The symptoms of hyperacusis and tinnitus may differ in severity and description among individuals. Both hyperacusis and tinnitus may be symptoms of different diseases or disorders and may be linked with various conditions.
Symptoms of tinnitus may be:
Low or high pitched noise
Intermittent, pulsing, or constant
Non-bothersome or bothersome
Chronic or acute
Centered inside or localized from outside of the head
Present in both or a single ear
Causes of Tinnitus
Risk factors and causes of objective tinnitus are:
benign intracranial hypertension
atherosclerotic carotid arteries
arteriovenous malformation
arterial bruit
anemia
Blood flow changes in the vessels near your ear because of:
Before treating your Tinnitus, ENT doctor will go through diagnosis to identify the reason for this condition. The treatment will depend on the symptoms. Here are some types of treatments that will help you in treating Tinnitus:
Treating an underlying health condition
Earwax removal
Treating a blood vessel condition
Changing your medication
Noise suppression
White noise machines
Hearing aids
Masking devices
Tinnitus retraining
Medications
Tricyclic antidepressants, such as amitriptyline and nortriptyline
Alprazolam (Xanax)
Conclusion
A specialist will recognize the condition you are suffering from and suggest a suitable treatment method. Contact us at 646-213-2321or visit our website to learn more.
Tinnitus Cognitive Center™
Stephen Geller Katz, LCSW-R 19 West 34th Street Penthouse Floor New York, NY 10001
