The type of sound you hear with tinnitus does not necessarily show what the underlying cause might be, or whether the cause is serious or minor. In order to find out the cause of tinnitus, you will need to have some tests.

If you have the symptoms of tinnitus, your GP will refer you to a specialist doctor for some tests. This will usually be an ENT (ear, nose and throat) surgeon or an audiovestibular physician (a doctor who specialises in hearing and balance problems). He or she will take into account all of your symptoms and may perform blood tests and various tests of your hearing, balance and co-ordination.

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If the doctor feels that he or she needs to investigate the inner parts of the ear in more detail, you may need to have a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan.

The treatment you need will depend on what is causing the tinnitus. If you have an underlying problem, such as an ear infection, acoustic neuroma or Ménière’s disease, this may need separate treatment.