Dr. Ben Thompson, Au.D.

Lifestyle Changes For Tinnitus Prevention

Tinnitus is a hearing condition that can have a profound impact on your overall well being and quality of life. Many tinnitus patients are eager to find relief from their…

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An In-Depth Look At Disorders Of The Auditory System

The ear is a tiny but complicated system within the body, and any number of things can affect our hearing and result in damage or blockage to our hearing ability….

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Can Fevers Cause Tinnitus?

The word tinnitus may have the “-itus” ending, but it is not a disease. On its own, tinnitus does not cause fever, it’s not contagious, and it doesn’t necessarily mean…

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Autoimmune Diseases And Tinnitus: Is There A Connection?

As medical research advances, increasing bodies of evidence demonstrate that the human body does not always work cohesively. In some cases, different aspects of the body can essentially begin to…

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SSRIs and Tinnitus: Can Antidepressants Affect Your Ears?

Tinnitus can be a debilitating condition for many who experience it. Therefore, it is not uncommon for those with tinnitus to often be prescribed medications to treat depression and/or anxiety….

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The Gluten-Tinnitus Debate: What Is The Research Saying?

A gluten free diet has been hailed as a holy grail of sorts in some health circles, with proponents of gluten free eating suggesting that gluten can be responsible for…

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The Gut’s Influence On Tinnitus And Hearing

Gut health has enjoyed a surge in interest in recent years, with links to a host of disorders and conditions that may seem entirely unrelated. Nevertheless, gut dysbiosis contributes to…

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The Relationship Between Tinnitus And Lyme Disease

Tinnitus is a hearing-related condition, while Lyme disease is a vector-borne illness (or an illness brought about by an infection from a host), and the two conditions may not appear…

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What Is Auditory Processing Disorder?

Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) refers to difficulty with auditory processing, or taking in and subsequently discerning auditory stimuli. The disorder is often misunderstood or confused for other disorders or conditions,…

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Hard Time Falling Asleep With Tinnitus? 5 Things You Can Do

Have you ever tried to fall asleep at night, but all you can hear is ringing in your ears? Is your tinnitus keeping you awake until the wee hours of…

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