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What Causes Tinnitus?

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Posted on Thu, 31 Jul 2014
Question: From last few days i think i am facing an issue with my ears. A chrip sound (friction - XXXXXXX XXXXXXX ) is heard in my left ear. Please let me now if it is normal or i need to be concerned.
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Answered by Dr. Krunal Karade (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Yes, you need to be concerned.

Detailed Answer:
Hi Mr. XXXXXXX ,
Thanks for the query.
As per your clinical history it appears as you are having Tinnitus ( sound in ear ).
Tinnitus is a symptom . There can be many reasons for tinnitus .
Common are
1) wax
2) Infection
3) Eustachian tube blockage
4) Noise trauma
5) Hypertension
6) Vasular malformation
7) Psycogenic
8) Ototoxic drugs, etc.
If you are having cold which is common then it is due Eustachian tube blockage or infection in ear.
I will suggest you to please consult your ENT doctor because here clinical examination is very important to diagnose the real fact and accordingly treatment may be planed.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
Regards.

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Follow up: Dr. Krunal Karade (1 hour later)
Thanks,
It was helpful.
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Answered by Dr. Krunal Karade (3 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Thanks.

Detailed Answer:
Take care and have a nice day.
Wish you good health.
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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What Causes Tinnitus?

Brief Answer: Yes, you need to be concerned. Detailed Answer: Hi Mr. XXXXXXX , Thanks for the query. As per your clinical history it appears as you are having Tinnitus ( sound in ear ). Tinnitus is a symptom . There can be many reasons for tinnitus . Common are 1) wax 2) Infection 3) Eustachian tube blockage 4) Noise trauma 5) Hypertension 6) Vasular malformation 7) Psycogenic 8) Ototoxic drugs, etc. If you are having cold which is common then it is due Eustachian tube blockage or infection in ear. I will suggest you to please consult your ENT doctor because here clinical examination is very important to diagnose the real fact and accordingly treatment may be planed. Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help. Regards.