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Tinnitus
Tinnitus is real, and so is the toll it takes on sleep and focus. At VieClinic, we target the brain activity behind the sound with TMS, which reduced tinnitus distress more than placebo in pooled trials of over 1,500 people.
Tinnitus is the perception of sound without an external source, meaning others cannot hear it. While commonly described as a ringing noise, it can also sound like buzzing, roaring, clicking, hissing, or whistling.
Tinnitus affects an estimated 10% to 25% of adults and can also occur in children. For some, the symptoms may improve over time. For others, tinnitus may persist or even worsen. When it lasts for three months or longer, it is considered chronic tinnitus.
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Less Distress From the Sound
Pooled trials found TMS reduced the impact of tinnitus on daily life more than sham, with clear improvement within one to three months.
Longer-Term Change in Larger Trials
In a review of larger trials covering 1,186 people, TMS showed a longer-term reduction in tinnitus handicap scores.
Calmer Response, Six Months On
In a neurofeedback study of 26 people, tinnitus distress dropped and stayed lower six months later.
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Neurofeedback
Non-invasive techniques
Training that reduces how much attention and distress the sound pulls, with your brain map guiding the protocol.
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Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
Non-invasive techniques
Low-frequency pulses over the hearing areas of the brain, aimed at the overactivity linked to tinnitus. Each protocol is adjusted to your response, and progress is tracked throughout.
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Conventional Approach
If tinnitus results from an underlying condition, addressing the cause—such as removing earwax or treating a jaw disorder—may relieve symptoms.
For cases with no identifiable cause, treatments focus on symptom management:
Sound Therapy
Uses external sounds (white noise, nature sounds, or hearing aids) to mask tinnitus, retrain the brain, and reduce the perception of the ringing.
Behavioral Therapy
Counseling and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) help individuals manage emotional distress and improve quality of life.
Medications
While no specific drug treats tinnitus, doctors may prescribe antidepressants or anti-anxiety medications to improve mood and sleep.
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Posible symptoms
Tinnitus symptoms vary from person to person. You may experience:
- Phantom sounds in one or both ears or inside your head.
- Ringing, buzzing, roaring, clicking, whistling, or hissing noises.
- High- or low-pitched sounds that can be intermittent or constant.
- Sounds that change when you move your head, neck, or eyes (somatosensory tinnitus).
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About Tinnitus
While the exact causes of tinnitus are not fully understood, several factors have been linked to its development.
Types
Objective Tinnitus: A rare form caused by physical sound-producing processes within the body, such as vascular, muscular, or skeletal functions. The most common type, pulsatile tinnitus, occurs in sync with the heartbeat and may be detectable by a doctor.
Subjective Tinnitus: The most common type, where no external sound source can be identified. It is often linked to changes in the auditory system, such as hearing loss or nerve dysfunction.
Causes
Hearing Loss: Tinnitus often accompanies hearing loss due to aging or noise exposure. Damage to the inner ear (cochlea) disrupts how sound signals are processed by the brain, leading to “phantom” sounds. The brain adapts by becoming more sensitive to internal signals, creating the perception of ringing or buzzing.
Noise Exposure: Loud environments, such as concerts, construction sites, or military settings, can cause noise-induced tinnitus. It is a common condition among veterans.
Head or Neck Injuries: Trauma to the head, neck, or auditory nerve can interfere with sound processing and lead to tinnitus.
Medications: Certain medications, such as high doses of NSAIDs (ibuprofen, aspirin), some antibiotics, cancer treatments, and antidepressants, can trigger or worsen tinnitus.
Earwax Buildup or Infections: Blockages in the ear canal from earwax or fluid buildup can cause temporary tinnitus.
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