Comprehensive Treatment for Tinnitus at Victory Hearing

Living with tinnitus—that constant ringing, buzzing, or hissing sound that only you can hear—can be exhausting. At Victory Hearing & Balance, we know how tinnitus can disrupt your sleep, wreck your concentration, and put you in a bad mood. We take a personal approach to managing tinnitus, focusing on both relieving your symptoms and improving your day-to-day life.

Understanding Tinnitus

Tinnitus affects about 25% of Americans—over 50 million people. About 90% of people with tinnitus also have some hearing loss. We don't know exactly what causes tinnitus, but many experts think the brain creates these phantom sounds to fill in gaps from hearing loss. Other causes might include damage to the auditory nerve, side effects from medications, loud noise exposure, or other medical issues.

Tinnitus comes in two main types:

1. Subjective Tinnitus: This is what most people have—sounds only you can hear. It might stem from hearing loss or problems with your auditory nerves or brain pathways.
   
2. Objective Tinnitus: This rare type can actually be heard by your doctor during an exam. It's usually caused by blood vessel problems, muscle twitches, or inner ear bone issues.
   

How We Treat Tinnitus

At Victory Hearing & Balance, we use proven methods to help manage tinnitus:

1. Complete Evaluation

First, we need to understand your tinnitus through:

• Matching the pitch and loudness of your tinnitus
• Talking about how it affects your daily activities
• Testing your hearing to check for any loss

This helps Dr. Davis and our team create a treatment plan just for you.

2. Sound Therapy

Sound therapy uses external noises to make your tinnitus less noticeable. We might recommend:

• Devices that play white noise, nature sounds, or other background sounds
• Hearing aids that bring more environmental sounds into your awareness

Most people prefer sound that's just a bit louder than their tinnitus, but everyone's different.

3. Tinnitus Retraining

This approach helps your brain learn to tune out tinnitus sounds. It combines:

• Subtle background sounds from a wearable device
• Regular counseling to help shift how you respond to the tinnitus

Many patients find this reduces both awareness and stress from tinnitus.

4. Changing Thought Patterns

We work with you to adjust how you think about and react to tinnitus. This can make it less bothersome and reduce the anxiety, frustration, and sleep problems it often causes.

5. Overall Health Strategies

Your general health affects tinnitus too. We might suggest:

• Better eating and exercise habits
• Sleep improvements and stress reduction
• Relaxation techniques like meditation

Why Patients Choose Us for Tinnitus Help

Our Victory Hearing team offers:

• ‍Expert Knowledge: Dr. Davis constantly updates her training in tinnitus management.‍
• Complete Care: We look at all aspects—from hearing to emotional health.‍
• Custom Plans: Your tinnitus is unique, and so is your treatment plan.‍
• Proven Methods: We only use treatments backed by solid research.‍
• Ongoing Help: We stick with you through the whole process, adjusting as needed.‍
• Latest Technology: We offer advanced sound therapy devices and hearing aids from brands like Widex, known for their tinnitus management features.

Getting the Perfect Fit

For patients using hearing aids to manage tinnitus, we use Real Ear Measurements to fine-tune your devices. This lets us see exactly how sound reaches your eardrum, ensuring your hearing aids are set up perfectly for your specific hearing and tinnitus needs.

What to Expect

While we can't promise to cure tinnitus completely, our treatments can make it much less noticeable and disruptive. Many patients tell us they can focus better, sleep more soundly, and enjoy social activities without constant distraction after following our program.

Ready to Get Help?

You don't have to just live with tinnitus. With proper support, you can learn to manage it and get back to enjoying life.

If tinnitus is getting you down, call us to schedule an appointment with Dr. Jill Davis or Dr. Kirsten Elliott. We have offices in West Lake Hills and Hutto, serving Austin and surrounding areas including Pflugerville, Round Rock, Taylor, Georgetown, Leander, and Cedar Park.

Call (512) 443-3500 today to start your path to relief.