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Tinnitus impact check
Seven quick questions. This tool doesn't diagnose tinnitus — it just helps you understand how much it's affecting you and what kind of visit fits.
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How often do you notice the sound?
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This tool is educational and does not diagnose any medical condition. If you have sudden hearing loss, severe dizziness, or other urgent symptoms, please seek prompt medical care.
Frequently asked questions
- What is tinnitus?
- Tinnitus is the perception of sound — ringing, buzzing, hissing, or pulsing — without an external source. It's a symptom, not a disease, and is most commonly linked to hearing loss, noise exposure, or stress.
- When is tinnitus a medical emergency?
- Seek urgent care if tinnitus starts suddenly in one ear, pulses in time with your heartbeat, or is accompanied by sudden hearing loss, severe dizziness, or neurological symptoms like weakness or vision changes. Sudden hearing loss is time-sensitive — days matter for treatment.
- Can tinnitus be treated?
- Yes. While there is no universal cure, most people get meaningful relief through a combination of hearing aids (when hearing loss is present), sound therapy, cognitive strategies, and addressing sleep and stress. A tinnitus-focused consultation identifies which options fit you.
- Does hearing loss cause tinnitus?
- Untreated hearing loss is the most common amplifier of tinnitus. When the brain gets less auditory input, it often turns up its internal gain — which is heard as tinnitus. Treating the hearing loss frequently reduces tinnitus awareness.