Lasting Tinnitus Relief: When to Seek Help for the Ringing in Your Ears

Dealing with a ringing, whistling, buzzing, or fluttering noise in your ears? Tinnitus is the word for a noise without a source that only you can hear. This phantom noise can range from a slightly distracting sound to noise that affects your stress and sleep, impossible to ignore. 

Tinnitus has no cure, but it can be easily managed with comprehensive hearing care and tinnitus treatment personalized to your specific needs. We often get a few questions about tinnitus and its effects on your health – we’re happy to address any and all concerns for you. 

How Long Can Tinnitus Last? 

Tinnitus’s duration depends on the cause; some cases of tinnitus are temporary and can last from a few minutes to a few days, whereas chronic cases may persist for months or years. 

Temporary tinnitus can be due to loud noise exposure, like at a concert or loud explosive event. Chronic tinnitus is often a symptom of underlying health issues, such as hearing loss challenges. 

Do I Have Temporary Tinnitus? 

Temporary tinnitus typically resolves itself on its own and comes about as a result of loud noise exposure or certain medications, like high doses of aspirin or anti-inflammatory drugs. Earwax blocking your ear canal can also cause temporary tinnitus, and once removed, the tinnitus will subside. 

Chronic tinnitus is more persistent and can last for more than six months. It’s often due to underlying medical conditions, hearing loss challenges, or earwax blockage that leads to hearing loss. 

How Long Does It Take for Tinnitus to Stop? 

For many individuals, tinnitus will subside on its own, especially for tinnitus caused by loud noise exposure. 

However, if your tinnitus symptoms last more than a few weeks, a professional tinnitus screening may be needed to see what sort of treatment could be employed to address your tinnitus. 

You can rest assured that our team specializes in identifying the causes of tinnitus, and we can offer comprehensive, customized solutions for your symptoms that will help your unique needs. 

Lasting Tinnitus Relief from South Shore Hearing Center 

If you or a loved one is dealing with tinnitus, you don’t have to shoulder it alone. With the right provider’s experience and expertise, you can see long-lasting relief from your tinnitus symptoms with personalized solutions.

Our team of expert audiologists is ready to help you address your tinnitus, whether it’s temporary or chronic, with our state-of-the-art diagnostic tools and treatment methods, including counseling, sound therapies, and tinnitus masking hearing aids.