Tinnitus
Ringing, buzzing or hissing in the ears — what it is, why it happens, and how a consultant can help you find the cause.
Tinnitus is the experience of hearing a sound — usually ringing, buzzing or hissing — that doesn't come from anything around you.
It's very common and rarely a sign of anything serious. The aim of an assessment is to find the cause — most often in the ear or hearing, and occasionally vascular — and to give you a clear plan to manage it.
Symptoms of tinnitus.
Tinnitus sounds different for everyone — and it can come and go or stay constant.
Why it happens.
Often there's no single cause, and tinnitus can settle on its own. Some things make it more likely — which is why an assessment looks at the ear, your hearing and, where relevant, the blood vessels nearby.
Don't wait for it to settle.
Early assessment helps you get the right treatment sooner. See a specialist if:
Finding the cause of your tinnitus.
Mr Huw Jones starts with an ENT examination and a hearing assessment to find what's behind your tinnitus — usually in the ear or hearing, sometimes vascular. Where it's needed, an endoscopic examination of the ear, nose and throat can be done at your visit (£390). No nerve tests are needed.
How tinnitus is treated.
We start with the least invasive approach — and explain everything in plain English.
A full ENT examination and hearing assessment with Mr Huw Jones to pinpoint the cause and rule out anything that needs treating.
Where there's something behind the tinnitus — such as earwax, infection or a hearing change — addressing that often helps. Any treatment is explained and priced at your consultation.
Practical strategies, sound and lifestyle advice to reduce how much the tinnitus intrudes, with follow-up to review your progress.
Seen in days — not months on a list.
A named specialist, not a junior — all the way through.
Every price published and confirmed in writing.
Seen privately, without the wait.
We bill major UK insurers directly.
Is tinnitus a sign of something serious? +
For most people, no. Tinnitus is very common and usually harmless. An assessment is mainly to find the cause and put your mind at rest — and to pick up the small number of cases worth treating.
Will my tinnitus ever go away? +
It often eases or fades, especially when there's a treatable cause such as earwax or an infection. Where it persists, the focus is on management so it bothers you far less.
Do I need a GP referral? +
No — you can book directly with us, no referral required. The initial ENT consultation is £200, with follow-ups at £150.
What happens at the appointment? +
Mr Huw Jones examines your ears and assesses your hearing to find the cause. Where it's helpful, an endoscopic examination can be done at the same visit (£390).
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Don't put up with it.
Book an assessment with a consultant and get a clear picture — and a plan.