{"id":3731,"date":"2021-07-08T17:50:55","date_gmt":"2021-07-08T17:50:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/decibelhearing.com\/?p=3731"},"modified":"2021-07-08T17:50:55","modified_gmt":"2021-07-08T17:50:55","slug":"how-to-manage-tinnitus-spikes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/decibelhearing.com\/how-to-manage-tinnitus-spikes\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Manage Tinnitus Spikes"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hearing a ringing, buzzing, chirping or humming<\/a> in the ear is known as tinnitus. While the condition itself will stay the same, how you perceive the sounds can fluctuate. This is known as a tinnitus spike.<\/p>\n

Understanding a Tinnitus Spike\"A<\/h2>\n

A tinnitus<\/a> spike occurs when the sounds you are used to hearing change, either becoming louder or changing in tone or pitch. A spike can last for a few minutes, hours or even days or weeks at a time.<\/p>\n

While these spikes can be challenging to deal with, they are not a sign that your tinnitus is getting worse. They are simply part of how your brain tries to tune out the tinnitus, which is known as the habituation process.<\/p>\n

Causes of a Tinnitus Spike<\/h2>\n

While a spike may feel random, it is usually the direct cause of a combination of internal or external factors. Figuring out the cause can be challenging. Sleep deprivation, anxiety and stress are the three most common factors that can contribute to tinnitus. Additional tinnitus triggers include:<\/p>\n