Many people who meet the hearing criteria for cochlear implantation may eventually get clearer hearing with using the device. Improved tinnitus. Although ear noise (tinnitus) isn't a primary reason to receive a cochlear implant, the cochlear implant may partially suppress or improve the severity of tinnitus during use.
What are the disadvantages of cochlear implants?
What are the disadvantages and risks of cochlear implants?
- Nerve damage.
- Dizziness or balance problems.
- Hearing loss.
- Ringing in your ears (tinnitus)
- Leaks of the fluid around the brain.
- Meningitis, an infection of the membranes around the brain. It's a rare but serious complication. Get vaccinated to lower your risk.
What is the latest treatment for tinnitus?
According to a new study, published today in Science Translational Medicine, a noninvasive device that applies a technique known as bimodal neuromodulation, combining sounds with zaps to the tongue, may be an effective way to provide relief to tinnitus patients.
