Ringing in your ears or Tinnitus (pronounced tin-NY-tus) is an annoyance at best. When it continues as a chronic problem, it can also disrupt your life in more ways than one. Whether you suffer from unwanted sound in your ears on rare occasions or as part of an ongoing battle, our Tempe, AZ ear doctor offers cutting-edge treatment to help quiet the ringing in your ears.

Tinnitus is the name for unwanted sound in your ears. This sound can be present in a variety of forms. Some people hear ringing; others hear a rushing sound, yet others experience a buzzing in their ears or in their heads.

Tinnitus is a surprisingly common condition in people who suffer from hearing loss. In fact, as many as 75% of hearing loss patients report tinnitus as a side effect. If you suffer from chronic tinnitus, it’s important that you have your hearing evaluated, since that unwanted sound could be a sign that your hearing has diminished.

There is still some discussion in the medical community about what causes Tinnitus, but the prevailing theory suggests that Tinnitus is your brain’s way of compensating for your hearing loss. When you cannot hear well, your brain loses the stimulation that sound normally provides. To make up for this missing stimulation, your brain creates phantom sound in your ears.

Dr. Rohe is currently the only audiologist in the US that is trained and experienced in both audiology and Cognitive Behavior Therapy, making him uniquely qualified to address all aspects and options for your tinnitus treatment. ​

After years of study and practical experience in treating patients with tinnitus through methods such as CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy) and TRT (Tinnitus Retraining Therapy), Dr. Rohe has designed his own highly effective program called The Rohe Method ^® . This is tinnitus management that provides you with real tools and a comprehensive step-by-step approach to promote enduring relief. Our aim is to retrain the brain, desensitize the nervous system from the sound, and emotionally separate the patient from the sound.

Learn more about The Rohe Method ^® at your initial assessment!

At Tinnitus & Hearing Center of Arizona, we strive to stay at the forefront of safe, advanced treatment options for tinnitus. If you suffer from ringing in your ears or other unwanted sounds in your ears, schedule your New Patient Assessment today. We will be happy to explain more about tinnitus and our 5-star-rated treatment.

The information provided in this article is not meant to be medical advice and is for educational purposes only. If you would like to learn more about this and other hearing-related topics, feel free to contact Tinnitus & Hearing Center of Arizona by clicking here or by calling 480-831-6159.