Tinnitus (Ringing in Ears)
About the Disease & Condition
Tinnitus is the perception of ringing, buzzing, or hissing sounds in the ears without an external source. It can be temporary or chronic and may affect one or both ears. Causes include age-related hearing loss, noise exposure, ear infections, wax buildup, or underlying medical conditions such as hypertension or neurological disorders. While not always curable, tinnitus management focuses on treating underlying causes, reducing symptom severity, and improving quality of life through therapies, hearing aids, or sound masking techniques.
Known Symptoms
- Persistent ringing, buzzing, or hissing in one or both ears.
- Difficulty concentrating due to constant ear noise.
- Sleep disturbances caused by tinnitus perception.
- Occasional dizziness or sensitivity to loud sounds.
Known Causes
- Age-related hearing loss affecting inner ear function.
- Prolonged exposure to loud noises or occupational hazards.
- Ear infections, wax buildup, or eardrum damage.
- Medical conditions like hypertension, diabetes, or neurological disorders.
Care
- Identify and treat underlying ear or medical conditions.
- Use hearing aids or sound-masking devices if advised.
- Avoid loud noise exposure and practice ear protection.
- Follow up with the ENT specialist for ongoing symptom management.
Relevant Specialities
ENT
Our ENT Department delivers specialist care from routine ear, nose, and throat conditions to complex skull-base and head-and-neck surgery. Our multidisciplinary team of otolaryngologists, audiologists and allied specialists provides advanced endoscopic and microscopic procedures, cochlear implantation and full audiology services, supported by dedicated theatres and modern diagnostics. We use minimally invasive techniques (coblation, balloon sinuplasty, image-guided endoscopy, PRP) and run specialist clinics for sinus & skull-base surgery, snoring & sleep apnea, pediatric ENT and head-and-neck oncology. Care is coordinated with reconstructive and oncology teams to ensure precise, safe and patient-centred outcomes.
Our ENT Department delivers specialist care from routine ear, nose, and throat conditions to complex skull-base and head-and-neck surgery. Our multidisciplinary team of otolaryngologists, audiologists and allied specialists provides advanced endoscopic and microscopic procedures, cochlear implantation and full audiology services, supported by dedicated theatres and modern diagnostics. We use minimally invasive techniques (coblation, balloon sinuplasty, image-guided endoscopy, PRP) and run specialist clinics for sinus & skull-base surgery, snoring & sleep apnea, pediatric ENT and head-and-neck oncology. Care is coordinated with reconstructive and oncology teams to ensure precise, safe and patient-centred outcomes.
