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Question: Welcome to 'Ask a Doctor'. Please type your question here...looking for an ear nose and throat dr...have a question about my ear. I am having a rumbling or beat noise in my ear and spasms too...what could this be. It’s every day I had a hearing test that came out fine..
Welcome to 'Ask a Doctor'. Please type your question here...looking for an ear nose and throat dr...have a question about my ear. I am having a rumbling or beat noise in my ear and spasms too...what could this be. It’s every day I had a hearing test that came out fine..
Brief Answer:
Tinnitus.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
1. The noise is known as Tinnitus.
2. Since it is a rumbling or beating noise, please check if the rhythm is matching your heartbeat. If so, then it is Pulsatile Tinnitus.
3. Also check if the sound varies on clenching the jaws tightly.
4. Kindly upload the image of your hearing test and also of an Impedance Audiogram (Tympanogram), if possible.
Awaiting your reply regarding the rhythm and any change in the sounds on clenching the jaws.
I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any further questions, I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
Tinnitus.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
1. The noise is known as Tinnitus.
2. Since it is a rumbling or beating noise, please check if the rhythm is matching your heartbeat. If so, then it is Pulsatile Tinnitus.
3. Also check if the sound varies on clenching the jaws tightly.
4. Kindly upload the image of your hearing test and also of an Impedance Audiogram (Tympanogram), if possible.
Awaiting your reply regarding the rhythm and any change in the sounds on clenching the jaws.
I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any further questions, I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Brief Answer:
Tinnitus.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
1. The noise is known as Tinnitus.
2. Since it is a rumbling or beating noise, please check if the rhythm is matching your heartbeat. If so, then it is Pulsatile Tinnitus.
3. Also check if the sound varies on clenching the jaws tightly.
4. Kindly upload the image of your hearing test and also of an Impedance Audiogram (Tympanogram), if possible.
Awaiting your reply regarding the rhythm and any change in the sounds on clenching the jaws.
I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any further questions, I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
Tinnitus.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
1. The noise is known as Tinnitus.
2. Since it is a rumbling or beating noise, please check if the rhythm is matching your heartbeat. If so, then it is Pulsatile Tinnitus.
3. Also check if the sound varies on clenching the jaws tightly.
4. Kindly upload the image of your hearing test and also of an Impedance Audiogram (Tympanogram), if possible.
Awaiting your reply regarding the rhythm and any change in the sounds on clenching the jaws.
I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any further questions, I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Is there any medicine for this cause the noise is annoying me? Also, why did I all of a sudden get this?
I can’t say the pulsing goes along with my heartbeat it’s all over the place then it can spasm too and and go really fast.
What is a treatment plan?
I can’t say the pulsing goes along with my heartbeat it’s all over the place then it can spasm too and and go really fast.
What is a treatment plan?
Is there any medicine for this cause the noise is annoying me? Also, why did I all of a sudden get this?
I can’t say the pulsing goes along with my heartbeat it’s all over the place then it can spasm too and and go really fast.
What is a treatment plan?
I can’t say the pulsing goes along with my heartbeat it’s all over the place then it can spasm too and and go really fast.
What is a treatment plan?
Brief Answer:
Details as discussed below:
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for following up.
1. There is no specific medication for Tinnitus. Almost all people at some point in their lives experience Tinnitus. Tinnitus does not have a cure, however, it may be controlled. How severe is your tinnitus on a scale of 1 to 10?
2. Identification and treatment of the cause/s may help reduce Tinnitus.
3. If it is not matching your heartbeat, it is not pulsatile Tinnitus.
4. Sudden appearance of Tinnitus can a happen with as simple a reason such as ear wax build-up, to complex conditions where there is no apparent hearing loss. Middle ear pressure changes, hearing loss are also ruled out by the above mentioned tests. Jaw joint problems, myoclonus (muscle spasms) can also cause Tinnitus. Get your ears examined to rule out any ear wax which is one of the commonest causes of Tinnitus. Also get your middle ear pressures checked (Impedance Audiometry or Tympanometry).
5. I use a high frequency audiometer to identify the frequencies affected and use Tinnitus Retraining Therapy.
6. Tinnitus may be treated in up to 50% people with steroids, gingko biloba, multi-vitamins and anti-oxidants. Steam, anti-allergy medication and decongestants can help.
7. Kindly let me know the results of your investigations. This will help in suggesting further treatment.
8. 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.
Details as discussed below:
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for following up.
1. There is no specific medication for Tinnitus. Almost all people at some point in their lives experience Tinnitus. Tinnitus does not have a cure, however, it may be controlled. How severe is your tinnitus on a scale of 1 to 10?
2. Identification and treatment of the cause/s may help reduce Tinnitus.
3. If it is not matching your heartbeat, it is not pulsatile Tinnitus.
4. Sudden appearance of Tinnitus can a happen with as simple a reason such as ear wax build-up, to complex conditions where there is no apparent hearing loss. Middle ear pressure changes, hearing loss are also ruled out by the above mentioned tests. Jaw joint problems, myoclonus (muscle spasms) can also cause Tinnitus. Get your ears examined to rule out any ear wax which is one of the commonest causes of Tinnitus. Also get your middle ear pressures checked (Impedance Audiometry or Tympanometry).
5. I use a high frequency audiometer to identify the frequencies affected and use Tinnitus Retraining Therapy.
6. Tinnitus may be treated in up to 50% people with steroids, gingko biloba, multi-vitamins and anti-oxidants. Steam, anti-allergy medication and decongestants can help.
7. Kindly let me know the results of your investigations. This will help in suggesting further treatment.
8. 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.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
Brief Answer:
Details as discussed below:
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for following up.
1. There is no specific medication for Tinnitus. Almost all people at some point in their lives experience Tinnitus. Tinnitus does not have a cure, however, it may be controlled. How severe is your tinnitus on a scale of 1 to 10?
2. Identification and treatment of the cause/s may help reduce Tinnitus.
3. If it is not matching your heartbeat, it is not pulsatile Tinnitus.
4. Sudden appearance of Tinnitus can a happen with as simple a reason such as ear wax build-up, to complex conditions where there is no apparent hearing loss. Middle ear pressure changes, hearing loss are also ruled out by the above mentioned tests. Jaw joint problems, myoclonus (muscle spasms) can also cause Tinnitus. Get your ears examined to rule out any ear wax which is one of the commonest causes of Tinnitus. Also get your middle ear pressures checked (Impedance Audiometry or Tympanometry).
5. I use a high frequency audiometer to identify the frequencies affected and use Tinnitus Retraining Therapy.
6. Tinnitus may be treated in up to 50% people with steroids, gingko biloba, multi-vitamins and anti-oxidants. Steam, anti-allergy medication and decongestants can help.
7. Kindly let me know the results of your investigations. This will help in suggesting further treatment.
8. 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.
Details as discussed below:
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for following up.
1. There is no specific medication for Tinnitus. Almost all people at some point in their lives experience Tinnitus. Tinnitus does not have a cure, however, it may be controlled. How severe is your tinnitus on a scale of 1 to 10?
2. Identification and treatment of the cause/s may help reduce Tinnitus.
3. If it is not matching your heartbeat, it is not pulsatile Tinnitus.
4. Sudden appearance of Tinnitus can a happen with as simple a reason such as ear wax build-up, to complex conditions where there is no apparent hearing loss. Middle ear pressure changes, hearing loss are also ruled out by the above mentioned tests. Jaw joint problems, myoclonus (muscle spasms) can also cause Tinnitus. Get your ears examined to rule out any ear wax which is one of the commonest causes of Tinnitus. Also get your middle ear pressures checked (Impedance Audiometry or Tympanometry).
5. I use a high frequency audiometer to identify the frequencies affected and use Tinnitus Retraining Therapy.
6. Tinnitus may be treated in up to 50% people with steroids, gingko biloba, multi-vitamins and anti-oxidants. Steam, anti-allergy medication and decongestants can help.
7. Kindly let me know the results of your investigations. This will help in suggesting further treatment.
8. 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.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
I would say about an 8. I have had it for the past week everyday constant now the last couple of days nothing my ear has been normal. So when it happens it’s constant and then takes a break and I have have e
Been good for a couple of days so we’ll see when it will return.
Thank You for all your help! You have been very informative way more than my dr.
Been good for a couple of days so we’ll see when it will return.
Thank You for all your help! You have been very informative way more than my dr.
I would say about an 8. I have had it for the past week everyday constant now the last couple of days nothing my ear has been normal. So when it happens it’s constant and then takes a break and I have have e
Been good for a couple of days so we’ll see when it will return.
Thank You for all your help! You have been very informative way more than my dr.
Been good for a couple of days so we’ll see when it will return.
Thank You for all your help! You have been very informative way more than my dr.
Brief Answer:
Details as discussed below:
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for following up.
1. Spontaneous reduction in Tinnitus is a welcome sign.
2. Intermittent Tinnitus is also encouraging as it shows that the hearing system can return to normal.
3. Best to wait and watch for the time being.
Wishing you good health,
Regards.
Details as discussed below:
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for following up.
1. Spontaneous reduction in Tinnitus is a welcome sign.
2. Intermittent Tinnitus is also encouraging as it shows that the hearing system can return to normal.
3. Best to wait and watch for the time being.
Wishing you good health,
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Brief Answer:
Details as discussed below:
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for following up.
1. Spontaneous reduction in Tinnitus is a welcome sign.
2. Intermittent Tinnitus is also encouraging as it shows that the hearing system can return to normal.
3. Best to wait and watch for the time being.
Wishing you good health,
Regards.
Details as discussed below:
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for following up.
1. Spontaneous reduction in Tinnitus is a welcome sign.
2. Intermittent Tinnitus is also encouraging as it shows that the hearing system can return to normal.
3. Best to wait and watch for the time being.
Wishing you good health,
Regards.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
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