WHO CAN HELP?
Your family doctor (M.D.) can make sure you don’t have a health problem that may underlie the tinnitus, for example, high or low blood sugar, or hypertension. An ear, nose & throat surgeon (M.D.) will exam you primarily to detect any condition, such as an acoustic neuroma or otosclerosis, that the presence of the tinnitus may suggest. The E.N.T. surgeon will decide whether a scan or further tests are needed. Note: Surgery can very seldom eliminate tinnitus, though it may be needed to deal with a few conditions, including those mentioned above. Once these factors have been ruled out, most people feel reasurred and find it easier to adjust to the tinnitus. For tinnitus that continues to be troublesome,practical help can be provided by: An audiologist (M.Cl.Sc.),who can test and assess your hearing. (This is usually part of an ENT examination.
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