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Suggest Remedy For Persistent Tinnitus

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Posted on Thu, 10 Dec 2015
Question: Persistent ear ringing.Was searching... What causes it? It's gone on for at least a year. High pitched. It's annoying. Should I be concerned about tinnitus? I have some, limited allergies, but have been tested and have no local allergies. Can I do something to make it go away?
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Answered by Dr. Michelle Gibson James (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
need to determine cause to see if reversible

Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic

As you mentioned, it is tinnitus and it can be very irritating.

In many persons, it can not be cured unfortunately .

In most persons it is related to age related hearing loss. The other causes are
(1)side effect of medications such as diuretics , aspirin, nsaids (ibuprofen, naproxen etc), there are also a lot of other medications that cause this problem
(2)meniere's disease- would be associated vertigo
(3)exposure to loud noises
(4)impacted wax in the ear or other foreign body
(5)eustachian tube dysfunction-this is the tube that connects the middle ear with the back of throat
(6)effusion (fluid) in the middle ear
(7)otosclerosis- stiffening of the bones in the ear
(8)head or neck injury
(9)diabetes or thyroid disease
(10)benign tumor
(11)environmental allergies
(12)some autoimmune diseases

You should consider visiting an ENT specialist for assessment.

This assessment may include: (1)presence of any additional symptoms such as vertigo, fullness in the ear, hearing loss, injury, pain, allergies,
(2)look at medications that may be contributing
(3)take a look in the ear- looking for fluid, excess wax, foreign body
(4)assess your hearing
(5)assessment for trauma
(6)nasal evaluation for allergies
(7)assessment of head and neck nerves
(8)blood tests

If there is a reversible cause such as wax , foreign body, effusion, allergies then treatment may help

If it is related to hearing loss or permanent damage from medication or other diseases then it may be reversible

I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions


Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Michelle Gibson James (12 hours later)
I have had vertigo too! Didn't know they could be related. I will make an appointment with an ENT. This was very helpful! Thank you! Really appreciate the thoughts on next steps.
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Answered by Dr. Michelle Gibson James (7 hours later)
Brief Answer:
ok

Detailed Answer:
HI

No problem, if you need any additional assistance , feel free to let me know
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Suggest Remedy For Persistent Tinnitus

Brief Answer: need to determine cause to see if reversible Detailed Answer: HI, thanks for using healthcare magic As you mentioned, it is tinnitus and it can be very irritating. In many persons, it can not be cured unfortunately . In most persons it is related to age related hearing loss. The other causes are (1)side effect of medications such as diuretics , aspirin, nsaids (ibuprofen, naproxen etc), there are also a lot of other medications that cause this problem (2)meniere's disease- would be associated vertigo (3)exposure to loud noises (4)impacted wax in the ear or other foreign body (5)eustachian tube dysfunction-this is the tube that connects the middle ear with the back of throat (6)effusion (fluid) in the middle ear (7)otosclerosis- stiffening of the bones in the ear (8)head or neck injury (9)diabetes or thyroid disease (10)benign tumor (11)environmental allergies (12)some autoimmune diseases You should consider visiting an ENT specialist for assessment. This assessment may include: (1)presence of any additional symptoms such as vertigo, fullness in the ear, hearing loss, injury, pain, allergies, (2)look at medications that may be contributing (3)take a look in the ear- looking for fluid, excess wax, foreign body (4)assess your hearing (5)assessment for trauma (6)nasal evaluation for allergies (7)assessment of head and neck nerves (8)blood tests If there is a reversible cause such as wax , foreign body, effusion, allergies then treatment may help If it is related to hearing loss or permanent damage from medication or other diseases then it may be reversible I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions