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I Have A High-pitched Sound Coming Out Of My Ear
Question: I have a high-pitched sound coming out of my ear when I open my mouth to the extreme and I particularly notice it while chewing, yawning and brushing my teeth. I also have some fullness when my jaw is still and when I move my head sideways in one direction. These symptoms have now been troubling me for about 11 months. I have previously seen an ENT doctor who thought there was mucus lodged in the eustachian tube but surely it should have cleared by now. What could be causing it and how can it be treated please?
Brief Answer:
Detailed evaluation is required
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for the query.
I have gone through your query and I can understand your concerns.
As per your description the possible causes may include TM joint( temperomandibular joint) dysfunction like TM joint arthritis. Other ENT problems like perforated tympanic membrane and sensori neural hearing loss also be ruled out.
You have to consult a dental surgeon, to rule out TMJ dysfunction. If TMJ is normal a detailed ENT evaluation including audiometry is required.
Thanks
Detailed evaluation is required
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for the query.
I have gone through your query and I can understand your concerns.
As per your description the possible causes may include TM joint( temperomandibular joint) dysfunction like TM joint arthritis. Other ENT problems like perforated tympanic membrane and sensori neural hearing loss also be ruled out.
You have to consult a dental surgeon, to rule out TMJ dysfunction. If TMJ is normal a detailed ENT evaluation including audiometry is required.
Thanks
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
I have already seen a stomatologist who has fitted me with a nightguard since last XXXXXXX Do you know why I also feel a small click on the jaw joint when I press it.
Brief Answer:
It is quite common.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
It may be due to ligament laxity or minor abnormality of the TMJ. It may last for long, it is better to neglect as it is not causing any problems except for that sound.
Thanks
It is quite common.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
It may be due to ligament laxity or minor abnormality of the TMJ. It may last for long, it is better to neglect as it is not causing any problems except for that sound.
Thanks
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
Is it normal that I have fullness in the ear even when my ear is stationery as well as some fullness when I eat which has been happening for about 2 years?
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