{"id":2563,"date":"2021-07-27T18:09:06","date_gmt":"2021-07-27T22:09:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/augustaent.com\/?p=2563"},"modified":"2021-07-27T18:15:48","modified_gmt":"2021-07-27T22:15:48","slug":"how-to-manage-tinnitus-spikes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/augustaent.com\/how-to-manage-tinnitus-spikes\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Manage Tinnitus Spikes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Tinnitus is a <a href=\"https:\/\/augustaent.com\/hearing-balance\/hearing-loss\/tinnitus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sensation of a ringing, roaring, hissing, whistling, buzzing or humming<\/a> sound with no external source. Because tinnitus is a symptom rather than a disease itself, the best way to manage tinnitus is to treat the underlying cause. Unfortunately, the underlying cause can\u2019t always be found.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many people with tinnitus experience tinnitus spikes, which are episodes where tinnitus increases in volume or intensity, or changes in tone or pitch, making it harder to ignore. Understanding what causes your tinnitus spikes is key to managing them and improving your quality of life.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"identify-your-triggers\">Identify Your Triggers<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/augustaent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/ear-exam-tinnitus-1280x853.jpg\" alt=\"ENT doctor checking ear with otoscope of woman patient at hospital. Physician examining ear of female patient with an instrument.\" class=\"wp-image-2565\" width=\"306\" height=\"203\" srcset=\"https:\/\/augustaent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/ear-exam-tinnitus-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/augustaent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/ear-exam-tinnitus-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/augustaent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/ear-exam-tinnitus-256x171.jpg 256w, https:\/\/augustaent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/ear-exam-tinnitus-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/augustaent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/ear-exam-tinnitus-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 306px) 100vw, 306px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Tinnitus triggers are external factors that cause a tinnitus spike. Everyone has different triggers, but common ones include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Caffeine<\/li><li>Alcohol<\/li><li>Nicotine<\/li><li>Stress<\/li><li>Poor sleep<\/li><li>Noise exposure<\/li><li>Dehydration<\/li><li>Certain medications<\/li><li>Vitamins\/supplements<\/li><li>Allergies<\/li><li>Diet\/certain foods<\/li><li>Weather changes<\/li><li>Barometric pressure changes<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The best way to identify what your triggers are is to keep a journal. Track your behaviors, diet and environment as well as your tinnitus symptoms in order to identify what causes your tinnitus spikes. Be sure to also track the good days in order to replicate the conditions where you don\u2019t experience tinnitus.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"managing-tinnitus\">Managing Tinnitus<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>After you\u2019ve identified your triggers, you can start making lifestyle changes.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"manage-your-stress\">Manage Your Stress<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Stress is a huge factor when it comes to many people\u2019s tinnitus. While you may not be able to do anything about how stressful your job or various life events are, you can control your response to these stressors. We recommend the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Practice meditation and mindfulness.<\/li><li>Get a massage at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.serenityaugusta.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Serenity<\/a>.<\/li><li>Attend yoga classes.<\/li><li>Exercise regularly.<\/li><li>Talk to a therapist who is trained to help people with tinnitus.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"join-a-support-group\">Join a Support Group<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>It can be extremely helpful to talk to others who share your experience with tinnitus. Joining a support group can help reduce feelings of isolation that many with tinnitus experience, as well as teach you strategies for reducing stress, frustration and anger about having tinnitus.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"talk-to-an-audiologist\">Talk to an Audiologist<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Many people with tinnitus also have <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/augustaent.com\/hearing-balance\/hearing-loss\/\" target=\"_blank\">some degree of hearing loss<\/a>. Even people with a slight hearing loss can benefit from hearing aids, which help turn up the volume on other environmental sounds to mask tinnitus sounds and reduce the severity of tinnitus spikes. For more information about <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2686891\/\" target=\"_blank\">tinnitus management options<\/a> or to schedule an appointment with an expert audiologist, call Augusta ENT today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><ul class=\"related-posts\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/augustaent.com\/how-to-talk-to-your-child-about-hearing-loss-and-deaf-awareness\/\" class=\"related-post\">How to Talk to Your Child About Hearing Loss and Deaf Awareness<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/augustaent.com\/what-to-know-about-ototoxicity\/\" class=\"related-post\">What to Know About Ototoxicity<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/augustaent.com\/why-wearing-hearing-aids-while-alone-is-essential\/\" class=\"related-post\">Why Wearing Hearing Aids While Alone Is Essential<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tinnitus is a sensation of a ringing, roaring, hissing, whistling, buzzing or humming sound with no external source. Because tinnitus is a symptom rather than a disease itself, the best way to manage tinnitus is to treat the underlying cause. Unfortunately, the underlying cause can\u2019t always be found. 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