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Tinnitus Treatment Options in Geneva, IL Expanded by Audiologists atGeneva Hearing Services

There is no known cure for tinnitus, but there are tinnitus treatment options available that canhelp a great deal. Geneva Hearing Services is now offering expanded tinnitus treatmentoptions.

Geneva, IL (PRWEB) March 17, 2014 -- Nearly 50 million Americans between 60 and 75 are suffering from ahearing disorder known as tinnitus. The principal sign of tinnitus, which usually impacts more men thanwomen, is hearing tones that nobody is able to hear. Tinnitus is usually not considered a disease in itself but anindication of something else taking place in one if not more of the four portions of the auditory system - theouter ear, the middle ear, the inner ear, and the brain. Although not a form of hearing loss per se, it can beconnected to other kinds of either conductive or sensorineural hearing loss. But since tinnitus causes individualsto hear the buzzing or ringing sound continuously, this can have the effect of decreasing an individual'sabsolute threshold of hearing, making it much harder to hear low-level sounds normally.

Because tinnitus is such a prevalent problem in the United States and in Geneva IL specifically, the audiologistsat Geneva Hearing Services are constantly looking into new treatment options. Due to the fact that many ofthese treatment options are relatively new, long term tinnitus sufferers may not know that new therapies areavailable to them. Being able to provide the most current tinnitus therapies locally in Geneva IL is a source ofpride for the audiologists at Geneva Hearing Services. Along with maintaining a summary of currentlyavailable tinnitus therapies on their website, Geneva Hearing Services team members frequently write aboutnew breakthroughs on the company blog. More information about the tinnitus treatment options in thefollowing list is readily available on the Geneva Hearing Services website or by scheduling an appointment.

Hearing aids. Most individuals with tinnitus have some amount of hearing impairment. The dual benefit ofhearing aids is that they cover the noises of the tinnitus while also improving hearing ability. Tinnitus sufferersusing hearing aids commonly report partial or complete relief of tinnitus symptoms.

Relaxation and Counseling. Stress tends to make ringing in the ears feel worse, so being able to relax isextremely important. Counseling may be appropriate when tinnitus leads to depression, anxiety or otherpsychological problems.

Maskers. A tinnitus masker is a small electronic device that generates sounds of its own to cover up (or mask)the tinnitus. Like hearing aids, they may provide relief from the tinnitus, but won't improve hearing and canaffect speech comprehension.

Drug Therapies. Drug therapies approach tinnitus on Two different levels. They are able to combat thepowerful emotions and depression that are prevalent among tinnitus patients and work on directly reducing thesymptoms.

About Dr. Maria Morrison AuD:Dr. Maria Morrison is a licensed Illinois audiologist having earned her doctorate degree from the PennsylvaniaCollege of Audiology in 2006. Before joining Geneva Hearing Services, Dr. Morrison obtained extensiveclinical audiology experience in a hospital setting and as part of a private ENT practice. In addition to providinga full range of diagnostic services to discover the source of a person's hearing loss and fitting patients with

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hearing aids, where appropriate, Maria is one of the few audiologists in Illinois who is qualified to offerTinnitus Retraining Therapy.

About Geneva Hearing ServicesGeneva Hearing Services provides hearing healthcare to residents of Geneva, IL and surrounding communities.With four audiologists on staff, Geneva Hearing Services is able to offer the full range of audiology servicesincluding diagnostic services, preventive services and the fitting of hearing aids. For its hearing aid patients,Geneva Hearing Services offers counseling, adjustments, and regular hearing aid cleanings. Geneva HearingServices is committed providing the latest technological advancements in the hearing industry from majormanufacturers and to providing a pressure-free buying experience.

Geneva Hearing Serviceshttp://genevahearing.com

Geneva Hearing Services637 W State StGeneva, IL 60134(630) 618-2419

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Contact InformationDr. Maria MorrisonGeneva Hearing Serviceshttp://genevahearing.com+1 (256) 251-5084

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