Leeds Tinnitus Solutions

What is tinnitus?

Welcome to our Tinnitus Clinic in Leeds. First, let’s explain tinnitus. Put simply, tinnitus is the name given to ringing, buzzing, hissing, or pulsating sounds in the ears that are heard in the absence of any background noise.

At our Tinnitus Clinic in Leeds, our clinical audiologist has personal experience of tinnitus for over 35 years and offers detailed assessment and support for others with tinnitus.

While mildly annoying to some, tinnitus can also be highly troublesome and sometimes severely impact a person’s life.

You may notice that your tinnitus appears worse during stress or was first noticed during a particularly stressful period.

Explaining the links between stress levels and tinnitus sound is one component of our support.

What causes tinnitus?

There is no single cause, however if you have any degree of hearing loss, you are more likely to experience tinnitus.

Often, tinnitus occurs alongside some level of hearing loss. This is why it is essential to get regular hearing tests and seek the advice of a professional if you feel your hearing has changed.  Hearing test Leeds.

You may notice these internal sounds before you notice problems with your hearing. The delicate microscopic hair-like structures within the cochlea can quickly become damaged due to noise exposure.

For some, impacted ear wax can increase awareness of internal sounds, which often resolves after the ear wax is removed.

If you have tinnitus and have ear wax, it is best to find a tinnitus clinic that offers ear wax removal with dedicated audiologists who can advise on all aspects of your ear health.

For many, tinnitus is often noticed after an evening out at a music event with loud noise levels. Typically, this goes away by the following morning.

However, repeated episodes of these loud auditory events will eventually lead to some damage to the hearing mechanism.

Testing for tinnitus

If you are experiencing tinnitus, it is necessary to fully assess your hearing to determine whether you have any hearing loss or if any ear wax is blocking your ears.

This testing is part of our ‘Tinnitus Assessment’ appointment, the first step in treating your tinnitus.

At this initial appointment a complete history will also be taken to examine your tinnitus’s impact on your life.

We then offer a range of solutions and work with you to decide which approach is most suitable for you.

If you want to check your hearing quickly, please use our online screening check. Free online hearing test if results are poor it will provide guidance on the next steps you should take. Make sure you are in a quiet environment before taking the test.

Cognitive-based therapies

Tinnitus, for many people, can both be a cause of stress and be caused by stress.

We live in an age where stress seems everywhere, and managing tension is helpful for a wide range of health-related conditions.

Tinnitus can lead to anxiety, ear infections, depression or can at least make these conditions worse.

For this reason, approaches like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) have proven very successful with many patients who experience tinnitus.

Our audiology department is delighted to have partnered with the team behind Oto, which is a personalised CBT program delivered through an app.

OtoTinnitus Habituation Program

Our private clinic has a partnership with Oto, a world leading CBT program, developed by tinnitus experts, will allow you to access a full CBT program at a much reduced cost. After assessing you in clinic, we will provide access to your personalised ‘Tinnitus Habituation Program’ and support you as you start to re-wire your brain’s responses and reactions to your tinnitus.

Over time, your tinnitus should be noticed less and have less of an impact on your everyday life. This program does require your comittment and daily practice is required.

Many people have benefited from this program, and we are confident that, with effort, you will see results.