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What Causes Tinnitus?
Question: Hi I have this ringing in my ear that has just gotten really bad the ent thinks its tittanus, I take zquill to help with sleep can that be causing it
Brief Answer:
zzquil not a known cause
Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for using healthcare magic
Tinnitus is the perception of sound in the ear when there is actually no sound present.
It can present as a ringing, buzzing, whistling, roaring etc
This means that the sound that you are experiencing would be called tinnitus.
Medications are possible cause of tinnitus but zzquil is not one of the medications associated with this effect. Some medications that can cause tinnitus are the NSAIDS (aspirin, naproxen, ibuprofen), some blood pressure medications such as diuretics, some chemotherapy drugs.
The tinnitus is not related to the zzquil
There are other causes of tinnitus such as: (1)infection
(2)age related hearing loss with tinnitus but this normally occurs in older persons
(3)excess wax
(4)loud noise exposure
(5)rarely a tumor
(6)anemia, overactive thyroid
Your ENT doctor may try and determine if there is a reversible cause by history, examination and any necessary tests.
If a condition is identified then it can be treated. Other aspects of treatment are: (1)avoiding caffeine ,aspirin (and similar drugs) that can worsen it
(2)use of 'maskers' to try to block the noise
I hope this helps , feel free to ask any other questions
zzquil not a known cause
Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for using healthcare magic
Tinnitus is the perception of sound in the ear when there is actually no sound present.
It can present as a ringing, buzzing, whistling, roaring etc
This means that the sound that you are experiencing would be called tinnitus.
Medications are possible cause of tinnitus but zzquil is not one of the medications associated with this effect. Some medications that can cause tinnitus are the NSAIDS (aspirin, naproxen, ibuprofen), some blood pressure medications such as diuretics, some chemotherapy drugs.
The tinnitus is not related to the zzquil
There are other causes of tinnitus such as: (1)infection
(2)age related hearing loss with tinnitus but this normally occurs in older persons
(3)excess wax
(4)loud noise exposure
(5)rarely a tumor
(6)anemia, overactive thyroid
Your ENT doctor may try and determine if there is a reversible cause by history, examination and any necessary tests.
If a condition is identified then it can be treated. Other aspects of treatment are: (1)avoiding caffeine ,aspirin (and similar drugs) that can worsen it
(2)use of 'maskers' to try to block the noise
I hope this helps , feel free to ask any other questions
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
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