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Is A Little Noise In The Head A Symptom Of Tinnitus?
Question: Hi doctor
Since two three days while sleeping in complete silence I can feel little eeee noise in my head if I focus on that sound
It all happened when my friend told me about a disease called tinnitus and I read about tinnitus online
Also it is causing me anxiety ?
I cannot hear that noise through out the day or if I am busy with other things
What exactly is tinnitus ?
Can I have tinnitus with the symptom I explained ?
My hearing test is completely normal as j got it done ?
Since two three days while sleeping in complete silence I can feel little eeee noise in my head if I focus on that sound
It all happened when my friend told me about a disease called tinnitus and I read about tinnitus online
Also it is causing me anxiety ?
I cannot hear that noise through out the day or if I am busy with other things
What exactly is tinnitus ?
Can I have tinnitus with the symptom I explained ?
My hearing test is completely normal as j got it done ?
Brief Answer:
Mild Tinnitus.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
1. This sound is known as Tinnitus. Tinnitus is defined as the perception of sound when there is no external sound. It is very common and everyone experiences some amount of Tinnitus during their lifetime.
2. If the Tinnitus does not bother you all day and while you work, then it is a very mild tinnitus and you can ignore it. No active treatment is required.
4. Increasing age, exposure to occupational noise, loud music / earphones / XXXXXXX phones and exposure to loud noise are leading causes for tinnitus.
5. If your Tinnitus increases on clenching the teeth, it may require dental bite correction. For pulsatile tinnitus, a neck doppler study and lipid profile check is advised. Check if the sound matches your heartbeat.
6. Tinnitus increases with certain medications, stress, anxiety, blood pressure changes, low hemoglobin, low blood sugar levels and so on.
7. Cochlear Synaptic Tinnitus may be treated in up to 50% people with Caroverine infusion followed by capsules for two months. Other treatments such as trans-tympanic steroids, gingko biloba, multi-vitamins and anti-oxidants may also help in reducing Tinnitus.
I must emphasise that in a vast majority of patients of tinnitus, the cause is never found. However, there are further treatment options depending on the type of tinnitus.
I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any further questions, I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
Mild Tinnitus.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
1. This sound is known as Tinnitus. Tinnitus is defined as the perception of sound when there is no external sound. It is very common and everyone experiences some amount of Tinnitus during their lifetime.
2. If the Tinnitus does not bother you all day and while you work, then it is a very mild tinnitus and you can ignore it. No active treatment is required.
4. Increasing age, exposure to occupational noise, loud music / earphones / XXXXXXX phones and exposure to loud noise are leading causes for tinnitus.
5. If your Tinnitus increases on clenching the teeth, it may require dental bite correction. For pulsatile tinnitus, a neck doppler study and lipid profile check is advised. Check if the sound matches your heartbeat.
6. Tinnitus increases with certain medications, stress, anxiety, blood pressure changes, low hemoglobin, low blood sugar levels and so on.
7. Cochlear Synaptic Tinnitus may be treated in up to 50% people with Caroverine infusion followed by capsules for two months. Other treatments such as trans-tympanic steroids, gingko biloba, multi-vitamins and anti-oxidants may also help in reducing Tinnitus.
I must emphasise that in a vast majority of patients of tinnitus, the cause is never found. However, there are further treatment options depending on the type of tinnitus.
I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any further questions, I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
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