{"id":183,"date":"2022-01-06T21:45:10","date_gmt":"2022-01-06T21:45:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/silveraudiology.fm1.dev\/audiologist\/tinnitus-evaluations\/"},"modified":"2022-11-07T13:33:01","modified_gmt":"2022-11-07T20:33:01","slug":"tinnitus-evaluations","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/silveraudiology.com\/hearing-loss\/tinnitus-evaluations\/","title":{"rendered":"Tinnitus Evaluations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [{\n   \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"What happens during a tinnitus evaluation?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"During a tinnitus evaluation, an audiologist will typically administer an in-depth review of your medical history, a complete physical examination of your auditory system, a pure tone and ultra-high frequency audiometry test, speech reception and word recognition tests, and otoacoustic emissions test.\"\n }\n }, {\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"What hearing assessment is performed for tinnitus?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Audiometric evaluations for tinnitus typically focus on high frequency sounds between 2000 and 4000 Hz. An otoacoustic emissions test can provide a strong indicator for tinnitus as studies have found emissions can be diminished in those with tinnitus and hearing loss.\"\n }\n }, {\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"How tinnitus related questionnaires will be completed?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Because tinnitus can be difficult to pinpoint, questionnaires can help to identify causes that a patient may not have considered. The Tinnitus Functional Index is designed to identify the impact of tinnitus on areas from sleep to the ability to relax. The Tinnitus Handicap Inventory can help determine the perceived impact tinnitus is having on a patient\u2019s daily life.\"\n }\n}\n ]\n  }\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Tinnitus is often described as a ringing in the ears, but can also sound like hissing, buzzing, roaring, sizzling, clicking or other noise. Tinnitus can manifest as an acute symptom lasting just a few days or a chronic or recurring symptom lasting weeks, months or years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tinnitus is a symptom of a wide range of health conditions and it can occasionally point to a more serious problem that needs professional medical attention. That is why trying to identify a cause is essential, even though it may not be possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During a tinnitus evaluation, an audiologist will typically administer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>An in-depth review of your medical history<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A complete physical examination of your auditory system<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A pure tone audiometry test<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Speech reception and word recognition tests<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An otoacoustic emissions test<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Additional tests, studies and evaluations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re one of the five percent of Americans suffering from tinnitus that is \u201cmoderately to significantly annoying,\u201d it\u2019s a great idea to visit a hearing specialist for an evaluation. Our team of audiologists is equipped with many tools and strategies to help patients with tinnitus, but we need first to assess your condition.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"360\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/silveraudiology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/tinn-ov-img-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1487 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/silveraudiology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/tinn-ov-img-1.png 360w, https:\/\/silveraudiology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/tinn-ov-img-1-256x256.png 256w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"360\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/silveraudiology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/tinn-ov-img-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1486 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/silveraudiology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/tinn-ov-img-2.png 360w, https:\/\/silveraudiology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/tinn-ov-img-2-256x256.png 256w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to Expect During an Evaluation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When evaluating a patient with tinnitus, we have several goals we hope to accomplish:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Identify the underlying cause of your tinnitus symptoms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Determine if your tinnitus is subjective or objective<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Evaluate how your tinnitus is affecting your ability to understand speech<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the goals of an evaluation is to rule out what is not causing your tinnitus symptoms. Some common causes include hearing loss, ear bone changes, inner ear disorders, blood pressure changes due to an underlying condition and even certain medications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hearing Assessments for Tinnitus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Audiometric evaluations for tinnitus typically focus on high-frequency sounds between 2000 and 4000 Hz. An otoacoustic emissions test can provide a strong indicator for tinnitus as studies have found emissions can be diminished in those with tinnitus and hearing loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tinnitus-Related Questionnaires<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Questionnaires your provider may have you take include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tinnitus functional index<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tinnitus handicap inventory<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tinnitus and hearing survey<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Because tinnitus can be challenging to characterize, questionnaires can help to identify causes that a patient may not have considered. The Tinnitus Functional Index is designed to identify the impact of tinnitus on areas from sleep to the ability to relax. The Tinnitus Handicap Inventory can help determine the perceived impact tinnitus has on a patient\u2019s daily life.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tinnitus Treatment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Suppose we can determine a diagnosis and address the condition causing your tinnitus. In that case, we may also be able to treat that condition and relieve your symptoms, although tinnitus is not always treatable and may require management instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If we can\u2019t identify a specific cause of your tinnitus, we will recommend other treatment options that can help you better manage and reduce your tinnitus symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><div class=\"content-cta js-intersect\">\r\n    <div class=\"cta-top-logo\">\r\n        <svg width=\"60\" height=\"46\" viewBox=\"0 0 60 46\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"> <path d=\"M11.0526 30.7668L26.7518 45.1577L18.6315 25.7593L11.0526 30.7668Z\" fill=\"#E42527\"\/> <path d=\"M18.9021 25.3081L16.9171 30.9923L10.6916 30.8119L18.9021 25.3081Z\" fill=\"#F8AA5A\"\/> <path d=\"M6 30.2255L10.6917 30.812L18.9022 25.3082L20.7067 21.0676L6 30.2255Z\" fill=\"#F58825\"\/> <path d=\"M21.8344 29.0524L27.5637 41.7291L23.9998 28.1502L21.8344 25.4885V29.0524Z\" fill=\"#4D0F3F\"\/> <path d=\"M34.1504 26.2106L30.5865 41.2331L37.7143 27.5188L36.8572 24.4512L34.1504 26.2106Z\" fill=\"#4D0F3F\"\/> <path d=\"M5.59393 22.8271L10.421 26.9775L7.71423 21.3835L5.59393 22.8271Z\" fill=\"#921F30\"\/> <path d=\"M11.0526 19.5788L14.5713 24.045L13.0375 18.4961L11.0526 19.5788Z\" fill=\"#921F30\"\/> <path d=\"M12.3612 25.4885L13.0379 25.0825L3.83489 11.2329L3.20331 11.684L12.3612 25.4885Z\" fill=\"#921F30\"\/> <path d=\"M0 10.2404L3.24811 11.0073L3.69924 7.71411L0 10.2404Z\" fill=\"#FCCF2F\"\/> <path d=\"M24.5865 9.87988L26.3008 17.549L27.564 9.87988H24.5865Z\" fill=\"#921F30\"\/> <path d=\"M30.5865 9.87988L31.8046 17.3686L33.2482 9.925L30.5865 9.87988Z\" fill=\"#921F30\"\/> <path d=\"M28.872 3.9248L28.7367 17.5488H29.5036L29.6389 3.9248H28.872Z\" fill=\"#921F30\"\/> <path d=\"M26.9326 0L29.1882 3.47368L32.0755 0H26.9326Z\" fill=\"#FCCF2F\"\/> <path d=\"M24.0902 21.564L29.4586 41.0526L33.3383 21.9249L24.0902 21.564Z\" fill=\"#921F30\"\/> <path d=\"M33.6541 21.7896L29.0977 24.8121L23.7744 21.3835L33.6541 21.7896Z\" fill=\"#F8AA5A\"\/> <path d=\"M18.2707 18.0903L23.7744 21.3836L33.6541 21.7896L39.2932 18.361L18.2707 18.0903Z\" fill=\"#F58825\"\/> <path d=\"M43.759 23.5037L46.7364 17.3684L48.7665 19.218L43.759 23.5037Z\" fill=\"#921F30\"\/> <path d=\"M47.7744 26.8872L51.0225 20.8872L52.9173 22.5113L47.7744 26.8872Z\" fill=\"#921F30\"\/> <path d=\"M45.293 25.3084L45.9697 25.7595L55.8493 13.7144L55.2629 13.1279L45.293 25.3084Z\" fill=\"#921F30\"\/> <path d=\"M56.3911 8.84204L55.8498 13.1277L60.0002 11.9548L56.3911 8.84204Z\" fill=\"#FCCF2F\"\/> <path d=\"M47.0978 31.4885L31.4437 43.7592L39.7896 25.3081L47.0978 31.4885Z\" fill=\"#E42527\"\/> <path d=\"M39.6539 24.812L41.0073 30.812L47.7742 31.6691L39.6539 24.812Z\" fill=\"#F8AA5A\"\/> <path d=\"M38.7521 20.752L39.6544 24.8121L47.7747 31.6692L51.4288 30.8121L38.7521 20.752Z\" fill=\"#F58825\"\/><\/svg>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"content-cta-text\">\r\n        <p>Call Silver Audiology for more information or to schedule an appointment.<\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"content-cta-phone\"><a href=\"tel:+15759939849\" class=\"phone \"><svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 18 18\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<path d=\"M17.4867 12.7194L13.5491 11.0319C13.3809 10.9602 13.1939 10.9451 13.0164 10.9889C12.8389 11.0326 12.6804 11.1329 12.5647 11.2745L10.8209 13.405C8.08423 12.1147 5.88181 9.91225 4.59149 7.17555L6.72199 5.43177C6.86391 5.31634 6.96436 5.15782 7.00813 4.9802C7.0519 4.80258 7.03661 4.61553 6.96457 4.44738L5.27705 0.509807C5.19798 0.328542 5.05815 0.180544 4.88165 0.0913347C4.70516 0.00212529 4.50307 -0.0227045 4.31023 0.0211269L0.653918 0.864892C0.467997 0.907825 0.302119 1.01251 0.183355 1.16186C0.064592 1.3112 -4.28284e-05 1.4964 2.12917e-08 1.68721C2.12917e-08 10.7049 7.30911 18 16.3128 18C16.5037 18.0001 16.6889 17.9355 16.8384 17.8168C16.9878 17.698 17.0925 17.5321 17.1355 17.3461L17.9792 13.6898C18.0228 13.496 17.9974 13.2931 17.9075 13.116C17.8176 12.9389 17.6688 12.7987 17.4867 12.7194Z\" fill=\"#4B833D\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n<span class=\"phone-number\">(575) 993-9849<\/span><\/a><\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div><\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"360\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/silveraudiology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/tinn-ov-img-3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1485 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/silveraudiology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/tinn-ov-img-3.png 360w, https:\/\/silveraudiology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/tinn-ov-img-3-256x256.png 256w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tinnitus Treatment Suppose we can determine a diagnosis and address the condition causing your tinnitus. 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