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Calculated Shard: 116 (from laksa079)

2. Crawled Status Check

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa116.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/tinnitus\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/tinnitus\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/health\/conditions-and-diseases\/tinnitus","crawl_time":1776613926,"first_indexed_time":1554328185,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"org,hopkinsmedicine!www,\/health\/conditions-and-diseases\/tinnitus s443","src_root_hash":"4754538707639265316","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Tinnitus | Johns Hopkins Medicine","meta_descriptions":["Tinnitus is the sound of ringing, roaring, buzzing, hissing, or clicking that happens inside the head. The sounds may come and go, be continuous, happen in one or both ears, and vary in pitch."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Aging and Hearing\nHearing Loss\nWhat is tinnitus?\nTinnitus is the sound of ringing in the ears. It may also be described as roaring, buzzing, hissing, or clicking inside the head. The sounds may come and go. Or they may be ongoing. The sounds range in severity from a mild distraction to a disabling condition. The sound may happen in one or both ears. Sounds may have different tones.\nWhat causes tinnitus?\nTinnitus may be caused by many things, including:\nVarious types of hearing loss\nDamage to the nerve endings in the inner ear\nExposure to loud noises\nEar and sinus infections\nHigh or low blood pressure\nTumor\nDiabetes\nThyroid problems\nHead or neck injury\nReaction to certain medicines\nWax buildup\nJaw misalignment\nWhat are the symptoms of tinnitus?\nPeople with tinnitus will often complain of hearing these sounds in their head:\nRinging\nRoaring\nBuzzing\nHissing\nClicking\nThey may complain that they have trouble sleeping.\n4 Ways to Protect Your Hearing\nLoud noise can damage your hearing, whether it’s a loud burst or years of prolonged exposure. Approximately 15 percent of adults 18 years of age or older report some trouble hearing, and the risk rises with age.\nHow is tinnitus diagnosed?\nThe diagnosis of tinnitus includes a complete health history and physical exam. Your healthcare provider may request an audiological evaluation. Depending on the suspected cause of the tinnitus, other tests may be needed.\nHow is tinnitus treated?\nTreatment will depend on your age, general health, and how severe your symptoms are.\nCurrently there is no known cure for tinnitus. But experts suggest trying 1 of the following to find relief:\nHearing aids. \nThese may help some people with tinnitus who have hearing loss. Using a hearing aid helps make the sounds louder that you are having trouble hearing. This may reduce the tinnitus.\nCochlear implants. \nThis option is for those who have tinnitus and severe hearing loss. \nMaskers or sound generators. \nThese provide help for some people by making tinnitus less noticeable. This small electronic device creates sound that may make the ringing or roaring seem softer.\nMedicines. \nSome medicines may ease tinnitus by addressing a problem linked to the condition. Medicines may also improve mood or sleep.\nTinnitus retraining therapy. \nThis therapy uses a combination of counseling and maskers. An ear, nose, and throat doctor (ENT or otolaryngologist) or a hearing specialist (audiologist) can help you learn how to deal with the tinnitus.\nCounseling.\n You may find it helpful to meet with a counselor or support group.\nRelaxation. \nThis may provide relief as stress may make tinnitus worse.\nLiving with tinnitus\nTinnitus can affect your quality of life. Your healthcare provider may be able to figure out the underlying cause, which can then be treated. Work with your healthcare provider to come up with ways to reduce tinnitus.\nKey points about tinnitus\nTinnitus is the sound of ringing, roaring, buzzing, hissing, or clicking that happens inside the head.\nThe sounds may come and go. Or they may be ongoing.\nThere are many causes of tinnitus. Each may be addressed differently.\nTinnitus can affect your quality of life.\nTreatment varies from use of hearing aids, maskers, and medicine to counseling and relaxation methods.\nNext steps\nTips to help you get the most from a visit to your healthcare provider:\nKnow the reason for your visit and what you want to happen.\nBefore your visit, write down questions you want answered.\nBring someone with you to help you ask questions and remember what your provider tells you.\nAt the visit, write down the name of a new diagnosis, and any new medicines, treatments, or tests. Also write down any new directions your provider gives you.\nKnow why a new medicine or treatment is prescribed, and how it will help you. Also know what the side effects are.\nAsk if your condition can be treated in other ways.\nKnow why a test or procedure is recommended and what the results could mean.\nKnow what to expect if you do not take the medicine or have the test or procedure.\nIf you have a follow-up appointment, write down the date, time, and purpose for that visit.\nKnow how you can contact your healthcare provider if you have questions.\nJohns Hopkins Audiology\nOur team of audiologists provides hearing testing, hearing aid selection and fitting, and implantable hearing devices for people of all ages. ","attrs_markdown":"[Skip to Main Content](https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/health\/conditions-and-diseases\/tinnitus#skip)\n\n[![Johns Hopkins Medicine](https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/-\/media\/images\/hopkins-medicine-logo-white-header.svg?iar=0&hash=C6173D209DB591FDF4EFE00B18C2FFE4)](https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/)\n\nJohns Hopkins Medicine  Menu\n\n- [Health](https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/health)\n- [School of Medicine](https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/som)\n- [Johns Hopkins Medicine Home](https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/)\n- [About](https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/about)\n- [Patient Care](https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/patient-care)\n- [Research](https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/research)\n\n- [MyChart](https:\/\/mychart.hopkinsmedicine.org\/)\n- [Schedule an Appointment](https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/patient-care\/johns-hopkins-medicine-request-appointment)\n- [Find a Doctor](https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/profiles)\n- [Find a Clinical Trial](https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/clinical-trials)\n- [Pay Your Bill](https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/patient-care\/patients-visitors\/billing-insurance\/pay-bill)\n- [Employment](https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/employment)\n\nClose\n\nSearch\n\nClose\n\n[MyChart Login MyChart](https:\/\/mychart.hopkinsmedicine.org\/)\n\n[Home](https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/) [Health Home](https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/health) [Conditions and Diseases](https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/health\/conditions-and-diseases)\n\n# Tinnitus\n[Aging and Hearing](https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/health\/wellness-and-prevention\/aging-and-hearing) [Hearing Loss](https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/health\/conditions-and-diseases\/hearing-loss)\n\n## What is tinnitus?\nTinnitus is the sound of ringing in the ears. It may also be described as roaring, buzzing, hissing, or clicking inside the head. The sounds may come and go. Or they may be ongoing. The sounds range in severity from a mild distraction to a disabling condition. The sound may happen in one or both ears. Sounds may have different tones.\n\n## What causes tinnitus?\nTinnitus may be caused by many things, including:\n\n- Various types of hearing loss\n- Damage to the nerve endings in the inner ear\n- Exposure to loud noises\n- Ear and sinus infections\n- High or low blood pressure\n- Tumor\n- Diabetes\n- Thyroid problems\n- Head or neck injury\n- Reaction to certain medicines\n- Wax buildup\n- Jaw misalignment\n## What are the symptoms of tinnitus?\nPeople with tinnitus will often complain of hearing these sounds in their head:\n\n- Ringing\n- Roaring\n- Buzzing\n- Hissing\n- Clicking\n\nThey may complain that they have trouble sleeping.\n\n## 4 Ways to Protect Your Hearing\n![hearing protection](https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/-\/media\/images\/health\/_-images-to-be-filed\/hearingprotection.png?h=300&iar=0&mh=300&mw=500&w=300&hash=0325F8EBF9CE17BEABDDA1993072B96A)\n\nLoud noise can damage your hearing, whether it’s a loud burst or years of prolonged exposure. Approximately 15 percent of adults 18 years of age or older report some trouble hearing, and the risk rises with age.\n\n[Learn practical steps you can take to protect your hearing.](http:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/health\/articles-and-answers\/prevention\/4-ways-to-protect-your-hearing)\n\n## How is tinnitus diagnosed?\nThe diagnosis of tinnitus includes a complete health history and physical exam. Your healthcare provider may request an audiological evaluation. Depending on the suspected cause of the tinnitus, other tests may be needed.\n\n## How is tinnitus treated?\nTreatment will depend on your age, general health, and how severe your symptoms are.\n\nCurrently there is no known cure for tinnitus. But experts suggest trying 1 of the following to find relief:\n\n- **Hearing aids.** These may help some people with tinnitus who have hearing loss. Using a hearing aid helps make the sounds louder that you are having trouble hearing. This may reduce the tinnitus.\n- **Cochlear implants.** This option is for those who have tinnitus and severe hearing loss.\n- **Maskers or sound generators.** These provide help for some people by making tinnitus less noticeable. This small electronic device creates sound that may make the ringing or roaring seem softer.\n- **Medicines.** Some medicines may ease tinnitus by addressing a problem linked to the condition. Medicines may also improve mood or sleep.\n- **Tinnitus retraining therapy.** This therapy uses a combination of counseling and maskers. An ear, nose, and throat doctor (ENT or otolaryngologist) or a hearing specialist (audiologist) can help you learn how to deal with the tinnitus.\n- **Counseling.** You may find it helpful to meet with a counselor or support group.\n- **Relaxation.** This may provide relief as stress may make tinnitus worse.\n## Living with tinnitus\nTinnitus can affect your quality of life. Your healthcare provider may be able to figure out the underlying cause, which can then be treated. Work with your healthcare provider to come up with ways to reduce tinnitus.\n\n## Key points about tinnitus\n- Tinnitus is the sound of ringing, roaring, buzzing, hissing, or clicking that happens inside the head.\n- The sounds may come and go. Or they may be ongoing.\n- There are many causes of tinnitus. Each may be addressed differently.\n- Tinnitus can affect your quality of life.\n- Treatment varies from use of hearing aids, maskers, and medicine to counseling and relaxation methods.\n## Next steps\nTips to help you get the most from a visit to your healthcare provider:\n\n- Know the reason for your visit and what you want to happen.\n- Before your visit, write down questions you want answered.\n- Bring someone with you to help you ask questions and remember what your provider tells you.\n- At the visit, write down the name of a new diagnosis, and any new medicines, treatments, or tests. Also write down any new directions your provider gives you.\n- Know why a new medicine or treatment is prescribed, and how it will help you. Also know what the side effects are.\n- Ask if your condition can be treated in other ways.\n- Know why a test or procedure is recommended and what the results could mean.\n- Know what to expect if you do not take the medicine or have the test or procedure.\n- If you have a follow-up appointment, write down the date, time, and purpose for that visit.\n- Know how you can contact your healthcare provider if you have questions.\n\n#### What is Tinnitus?\n[Watch on YouTube - ![](https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/-\/media\/youtube-video-thumbnails\/what-is-tinnitus\/mqdefault.jpg)](https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=WaNPkLFliVs&ab_channel=JohnsHopkinsMedicine)\n\n## Johns Hopkins Audiology\nOur team of audiologists provides hearing testing, hearing aid selection and fitting, and implantable hearing devices for people of all ages.\n\n[Learn more about Johns Hopkins Audiology](https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/otolaryngology\/specialty_areas\/audiology\/index.html)\n\n## Find a 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Sounds may have different tones.\n\n## What causes tinnitus?\nTinnitus may be caused by many things, including:\n\n- Various types of hearing loss\n- Damage to the nerve endings in the inner ear\n- Exposure to loud noises\n- Ear and sinus infections\n- High or low blood pressure\n- Tumor\n- Diabetes\n- Thyroid problems\n- Head or neck injury\n- Reaction to certain medicines\n- Wax buildup\n- Jaw misalignment\n## What are the symptoms of tinnitus?\nPeople with tinnitus will often complain of hearing these sounds in their head:\n\n- Ringing\n- Roaring\n- Buzzing\n- Hissing\n- Clicking\n\nThey may complain that they have trouble sleeping.\n\n## 4 Ways to Protect Your Hearing\n![hearing protection](https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/-\/media\/images\/health\/_-images-to-be-filed\/hearingprotection.png?h=300&iar=0&mh=300&mw=500&w=300&hash=0325F8EBF9CE17BEABDDA1993072B96A)\n\nLoud noise can damage your hearing, whether it’s a loud burst or years of prolonged exposure. 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Boilerpipe Text	Aging and Hearing Hearing Loss What is tinnitus? Tinnitus is the sound of ringing in the ears. It may also be described as roaring, buzzing, hissing, or clicking inside the head. The sounds may come and go. Or they may be ongoing. The sounds range in severity from a mild distraction to a disabling condition. The sound may happen in one or both ears. Sounds may have different tones. What causes tinnitus? Tinnitus may be caused by many things, including: Various types of hearing loss Damage to the nerve endings in the inner ear Exposure to loud noises Ear and sinus infections High or low blood pressure Tumor Diabetes Thyroid problems Head or neck injury Reaction to certain medicines Wax buildup Jaw misalignment What are the symptoms of tinnitus? People with tinnitus will often complain of hearing these sounds in their head: Ringing Roaring Buzzing Hissing Clicking They may complain that they have trouble sleeping. 4 Ways to Protect Your Hearing Loud noise can damage your hearing, whether it’s a loud burst or years of prolonged exposure. Approximately 15 percent of adults 18 years of age or older report some trouble hearing, and the risk rises with age. How is tinnitus diagnosed? The diagnosis of tinnitus includes a complete health history and physical exam. Your healthcare provider may request an audiological evaluation. Depending on the suspected cause of the tinnitus, other tests may be needed. How is tinnitus treated? Treatment will depend on your age, general health, and how severe your symptoms are. Currently there is no known cure for tinnitus. But experts suggest trying 1 of the following to find relief: Hearing aids. These may help some people with tinnitus who have hearing loss. Using a hearing aid helps make the sounds louder that you are having trouble hearing. This may reduce the tinnitus. Cochlear implants. This option is for those who have tinnitus and severe hearing loss. Maskers or sound generators. These provide help for some people by making tinnitus less noticeable. This small electronic device creates sound that may make the ringing or roaring seem softer. Medicines. Some medicines may ease tinnitus by addressing a problem linked to the condition. Medicines may also improve mood or sleep. Tinnitus retraining therapy. This therapy uses a combination of counseling and maskers. An ear, nose, and throat doctor (ENT or otolaryngologist) or a hearing specialist (audiologist) can help you learn how to deal with the tinnitus. Counseling. You may find it helpful to meet with a counselor or support group. Relaxation. This may provide relief as stress may make tinnitus worse. Living with tinnitus Tinnitus can affect your quality of life. Your healthcare provider may be able to figure out the underlying cause, which can then be treated. Work with your healthcare provider to come up with ways to reduce tinnitus. Key points about tinnitus Tinnitus is the sound of ringing, roaring, buzzing, hissing, or clicking that happens inside the head. The sounds may come and go. Or they may be ongoing. There are many causes of tinnitus. Each may be addressed differently. Tinnitus can affect your quality of life. Treatment varies from use of hearing aids, maskers, and medicine to counseling and relaxation methods. Next steps Tips to help you get the most from a visit to your healthcare provider: Know the reason for your visit and what you want to happen. Before your visit, write down questions you want answered. Bring someone with you to help you ask questions and remember what your provider tells you. At the visit, write down the name of a new diagnosis, and any new medicines, treatments, or tests. Also write down any new directions your provider gives you. Know why a new medicine or treatment is prescribed, and how it will help you. Also know what the side effects are. Ask if your condition can be treated in other ways. Know why a test or procedure is recommended and what the results could mean. Know what to expect if you do not take the medicine or have the test or procedure. If you have a follow-up appointment, write down the date, time, and purpose for that visit. Know how you can contact your healthcare provider if you have questions. Johns Hopkins Audiology Our team of audiologists provides hearing testing, hearing aid selection and fitting, and implantable hearing devices for people of all ages.
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Tinnitus is the sound of ringing in the ears. It may also be described as roaring, buzzing, hissing, or clicking inside the head. The sounds may come and go. Or they may be ongoing. The sounds range in severity from a mild distraction to a disabling condition. The sound may happen in one or both ears. Sounds may have different tones. ## What causes tinnitus? Tinnitus may be caused by many things, including: - Various types of hearing loss - Damage to the nerve endings in the inner ear - Exposure to loud noises - Ear and sinus infections - High or low blood pressure - Tumor - Diabetes - Thyroid problems - Head or neck injury - Reaction to certain medicines - Wax buildup - Jaw misalignment ## What are the symptoms of tinnitus? People with tinnitus will often complain of hearing these sounds in their head: - Ringing - Roaring - Buzzing - Hissing - Clicking They may complain that they have trouble sleeping. ## 4 Ways to Protect Your Hearing ![hearing protection](https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/-/media/images/health/_-images-to-be-filed/hearingprotection.png?h=300&iar=0&mh=300&mw=500&w=300&hash=0325F8EBF9CE17BEABDDA1993072B96A) Loud noise can damage your hearing, whether it’s a loud burst or years of prolonged exposure. Approximately 15 percent of adults 18 years of age or older report some trouble hearing, and the risk rises with age. [Learn practical steps you can take to protect your hearing.](http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/articles-and-answers/prevention/4-ways-to-protect-your-hearing) ## How is tinnitus diagnosed? The diagnosis of tinnitus includes a complete health history and physical exam. Your healthcare provider may request an audiological evaluation. Depending on the suspected cause of the tinnitus, other tests may be needed. ## How is tinnitus treated? Treatment will depend on your age, general health, and how severe your symptoms are. Currently there is no known cure for tinnitus. But experts suggest trying 1 of the following to find relief: - Hearing aids. These may help some people with tinnitus who have hearing loss. Using a hearing aid helps make the sounds louder that you are having trouble hearing. This may reduce the tinnitus. - Cochlear implants. This option is for those who have tinnitus and severe hearing loss. - Maskers or sound generators. These provide help for some people by making tinnitus less noticeable. This small electronic device creates sound that may make the ringing or roaring seem softer. - Medicines. Some medicines may ease tinnitus by addressing a problem linked to the condition. Medicines may also improve mood or sleep. - Tinnitus retraining therapy. This therapy uses a combination of counseling and maskers. An ear, nose, and throat doctor (ENT or otolaryngologist) or a hearing specialist (audiologist) can help you learn how to deal with the tinnitus. - Counseling. You may find it helpful to meet with a counselor or support group. - Relaxation. This may provide relief as stress may make tinnitus worse. ## Living with tinnitus Tinnitus can affect your quality of life. Your healthcare provider may be able to figure out the underlying cause, which can then be treated. Work with your healthcare provider to come up with ways to reduce tinnitus. ## Key points about tinnitus - Tinnitus is the sound of ringing, roaring, buzzing, hissing, or clicking that happens inside the head. - The sounds may come and go. Or they may be ongoing. - There are many causes of tinnitus. Each may be addressed differently. - Tinnitus can affect your quality of life. - Treatment varies from use of hearing aids, maskers, and medicine to counseling and relaxation methods. ## Next steps Tips to help you get the most from a visit to your healthcare provider: - Know the reason for your visit and what you want to happen. - Before your visit, write down questions you want answered. - Bring someone with you to help you ask questions and remember what your provider tells you. - At the visit, write down the name of a new diagnosis, and any new medicines, treatments, or tests. Also write down any new directions your provider gives you. - Know why a new medicine or treatment is prescribed, and how it will help you. 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Readable Markdown	[Aging and Hearing](https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/aging-and-hearing) [Hearing Loss](https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/hearing-loss) ## What is tinnitus? Tinnitus is the sound of ringing in the ears. It may also be described as roaring, buzzing, hissing, or clicking inside the head. The sounds may come and go. Or they may be ongoing. The sounds range in severity from a mild distraction to a disabling condition. The sound may happen in one or both ears. Sounds may have different tones. ## What causes tinnitus? Tinnitus may be caused by many things, including: - Various types of hearing loss - Damage to the nerve endings in the inner ear - Exposure to loud noises - Ear and sinus infections - High or low blood pressure - Tumor - Diabetes - Thyroid problems - Head or neck injury - Reaction to certain medicines - Wax buildup - Jaw misalignment ## What are the symptoms of tinnitus? People with tinnitus will often complain of hearing these sounds in their head: - Ringing - Roaring - Buzzing - Hissing - Clicking They may complain that they have trouble sleeping. ## 4 Ways to Protect Your Hearing ![hearing protection](https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/-/media/images/health/_-images-to-be-filed/hearingprotection.png?h=300&iar=0&mh=300&mw=500&w=300&hash=0325F8EBF9CE17BEABDDA1993072B96A) Loud noise can damage your hearing, whether it’s a loud burst or years of prolonged exposure. Approximately 15 percent of adults 18 years of age or older report some trouble hearing, and the risk rises with age. ## How is tinnitus diagnosed? The diagnosis of tinnitus includes a complete health history and physical exam. Your healthcare provider may request an audiological evaluation. Depending on the suspected cause of the tinnitus, other tests may be needed. ## How is tinnitus treated? Treatment will depend on your age, general health, and how severe your symptoms are. Currently there is no known cure for tinnitus. But experts suggest trying 1 of the following to find relief: - Hearing aids. These may help some people with tinnitus who have hearing loss. Using a hearing aid helps make the sounds louder that you are having trouble hearing. This may reduce the tinnitus. - Cochlear implants. This option is for those who have tinnitus and severe hearing loss. - Maskers or sound generators. These provide help for some people by making tinnitus less noticeable. This small electronic device creates sound that may make the ringing or roaring seem softer. - Medicines. Some medicines may ease tinnitus by addressing a problem linked to the condition. Medicines may also improve mood or sleep. - Tinnitus retraining therapy. This therapy uses a combination of counseling and maskers. An ear, nose, and throat doctor (ENT or otolaryngologist) or a hearing specialist (audiologist) can help you learn how to deal with the tinnitus. - Counseling. You may find it helpful to meet with a counselor or support group. - Relaxation. This may provide relief as stress may make tinnitus worse. ## Living with tinnitus Tinnitus can affect your quality of life. Your healthcare provider may be able to figure out the underlying cause, which can then be treated. Work with your healthcare provider to come up with ways to reduce tinnitus. ## Key points about tinnitus - Tinnitus is the sound of ringing, roaring, buzzing, hissing, or clicking that happens inside the head. - The sounds may come and go. Or they may be ongoing. - There are many causes of tinnitus. Each may be addressed differently. - Tinnitus can affect your quality of life. - Treatment varies from use of hearing aids, maskers, and medicine to counseling and relaxation methods. ## Next steps Tips to help you get the most from a visit to your healthcare provider: - Know the reason for your visit and what you want to happen. - Before your visit, write down questions you want answered. - Bring someone with you to help you ask questions and remember what your provider tells you. - At the visit, write down the name of a new diagnosis, and any new medicines, treatments, or tests. Also write down any new directions your provider gives you. - Know why a new medicine or treatment is prescribed, and how it will help you. Also know what the side effects are. - Ask if your condition can be treated in other ways. - Know why a test or procedure is recommended and what the results could mean. - Know what to expect if you do not take the medicine or have the test or procedure. - If you have a follow-up appointment, write down the date, time, and purpose for that visit. - Know how you can contact your healthcare provider if you have questions. ## Johns Hopkins Audiology Our team of audiologists provides hearing testing, hearing aid selection and fitting, and implantable hearing devices for people of all ages.
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