Beaconsfield
Beaconsfield Family Medical Practice
144 Weld StreetBeaconsfield TAS 7270
Tinnitus assessment and management
Tinnitus is ringing, buzzing or hissing in the ears with no outside sound. A tinnitus assessment finds what is likely driving it, such as hearing loss, wax or noise damage, and builds a plan to make it less intrusive, using sound therapy, hearing aids and practical strategies.
- Referral
- Not needed
- Includes
- Hearing test and tinnitus matching
- Training
- Tinnitus and hyperacusis specialist training
- Where
- All four clinics
What the assessment includes
Your story
When it started, what it sounds like, what makes it better or worse, and how it affects sleep and concentration.
Hearing test
Tinnitus is often linked to hearing loss, so we measure your hearing in detail, including high pitches.
Pitch and loudness matching
We match the sound you hear so we can describe it accurately and track it over time.
Middle-ear check
Tympanometry and an ear examination rule out wax, fluid or pressure problems.
Ways we help manage tinnitus
There is no single cure for most tinnitus, but many people find it becomes much less noticeable with the right plan.
Hearing aids
If you have hearing loss, bringing back the missing sounds often makes tinnitus fade into the background. Many hearing aids also include tinnitus sound programs.
Sound therapy
Gentle background sounds that make tinnitus less prominent, especially at night.
Counselling and retraining
Understanding tinnitus and changing how you respond to it reduces the distress it causes.
Treating the cause
Removing impacted wax can resolve tinnitus straight away. We refer to your GP or an ENT when a medical cause needs investigating.
Sudden tinnitus in one ear, tinnitus that pulses with your heartbeat, or tinnitus with sudden hearing loss or dizziness needs prompt medical review. See your GP or go to an emergency department.
Tinnitus: common questions
Can tinnitus be cured?
It depends on the cause. Tinnitus from impacted wax or a middle-ear problem can resolve once it is treated. Long-term tinnitus linked to hearing loss usually cannot be switched off, but most people can make it far less noticeable with hearing aids, sound therapy and support.
Is tinnitus a sign of hearing loss?
Often, but not always. Tinnitus commonly comes with hearing loss, so a hearing test is an important first step.
Can stress make tinnitus worse?
Yes. Stress, poor sleep and anxiety commonly make tinnitus seem louder. Managing them is part of most tinnitus plans.
Why is my tinnitus worse at night?
In a quiet room there is less sound to mask it, so it stands out. Low-level background sound at bedtime often helps.
Where you can book
Available at all four of our Northern Tasmania clinics.
Beaconsfield TAS 7270
South Launceston
In Good Hands OT
355 Wellington StreetSouth Launceston TAS 7249Balance and vertigo testing available here
Lilydale
Lilydale Family Health Care
1977 Main RoadLilydale TAS 7268
Legana
Revive Hearing consulting rooms
16 Freshwater Point RoadLegana TAS 7277
Ready to hear more clearly?
Book online in a couple of minutes, or call and we will find the earliest time at the clinic nearest you.