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Can Loud Noises Cause Tinnitus?
Question: After attending a very loud concert, having used foam ear plugs, two days later experienced faint dizziness and lack of balance. My right ear does not feel right--no pain, but slight ringing. I am female, 70 years old, take medication for blood pressure, am normal weight and active. YYYY@YYYY
Brief Answer:
Tinnitus
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcare Magic and thanks for putting up the query
You are having sound induced tinnitus. It can usually take up to 10 days to disappear. Avoid any further noise trauma.
Get a pure tone audiometry and send me the report.
Start taking tablet vitamin b12 1500 micrograms once daily.
Follow up with the reports so that I can prescribe you accordingly.
Thanks and regards
Tinnitus
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcare Magic and thanks for putting up the query
You are having sound induced tinnitus. It can usually take up to 10 days to disappear. Avoid any further noise trauma.
Get a pure tone audiometry and send me the report.
Start taking tablet vitamin b12 1500 micrograms once daily.
Follow up with the reports so that I can prescribe you accordingly.
Thanks and regards
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