{"id":4861,"date":"2018-06-14T08:42:39","date_gmt":"2018-06-14T08:42:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arizonahearing.com\/?p=4861"},"modified":"2023-11-28T15:01:35","modified_gmt":"2023-11-28T22:01:35","slug":"how-to-diagnose-tinnitus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arizonahearing.com\/how-to-diagnose-tinnitus\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Diagnose Tinnitus"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hearing a ringing or buzzing<\/strong> can be frustrating, especially when you cannot figure out where it is coming from. This is the experience that nearly 50 million people in Tucson and throughout the country are having.<\/p>\n

Once you have come to terms with the fact that your fridge is not actually making all sorts of noises and something else may be going on, it is time to speak with your Tucson tinnitus expert<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Visit Your Audiologist<\/h2>\n

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When you arrive at your Tucson<\/a> audiologist\u2019s office, they will have you complete a packet of forms, including a medical history and medication list. And like any other medical visit, you will participate in a physical exam. The good news is that your doctor will just be looking at your ears so unlike your last physical, you get to keep your pants on.<\/p>\n

Then comes the tinnitus evaluation<\/a>. Since tinnitus is actually a symptom of a wide range of health conditions and not a condition itself, there are a number of potential causes. Some of these causes may be serious medical issues, so it is extremely important to see your Tucson tinnitus specialist<\/strong>, instead of just hoping your issues go away.<\/p>\n

Your Tucson audiologist<\/strong> will do what they can to identify the cause of your symptoms. When evaluating any tinnitus patient, your Tucson audiologist has several goals:<\/p>\n