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What Causes Constant Humming Noise In The Ear While Watching Television?

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Posted on Mon, 6 Mar 2017
Question: WHEN I AM NEAR A TV THAT IS ON I GET AN ECHO OF PEOPLE TALKING WHAT CAUSES THIS IT HAS JUST STARTED.
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Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Can you monitor this only at this time?

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I have reviewed this information.

In all honesty, it doesn’t point to a specific disease condition and doesn’t sound like a true disease or ongoing disease process. The first step would be to make sure this is something that happens all the time and persist for at least 1 week before we can start investigating.

If for real, it persists beyond that time, then we will start with an ear exam. In most cases, a cerumen plug in the ear can cause distortion of sound and produce odd auditions. If these fail to address the problem, then I will recommend that you see an ENT specialist.

However, the chances that you would really get to see one because of this condition are very slim at this time.

I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to follow up with me if need be.

Kind Regards!
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What Causes Constant Humming Noise In The Ear While Watching Television?

Brief Answer: Can you monitor this only at this time? Detailed Answer: Hi, I have reviewed this information. In all honesty, it doesn’t point to a specific disease condition and doesn’t sound like a true disease or ongoing disease process. The first step would be to make sure this is something that happens all the time and persist for at least 1 week before we can start investigating. If for real, it persists beyond that time, then we will start with an ear exam. In most cases, a cerumen plug in the ear can cause distortion of sound and produce odd auditions. If these fail to address the problem, then I will recommend that you see an ENT specialist. However, the chances that you would really get to see one because of this condition are very slim at this time. I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to follow up with me if need be. Kind Regards!