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Feeling Fullness And Ringing In The Eat, Mild Pain. Could This Be Due To The Constant Use Of Ear Plugs?

Hi Developed a feeling of fullness in my ear and ringing about 10-12 days ago. I just went to my doctor that said he could find no evidence of infection or ear wax buildup after looking in my ears. I have been using earplugs at night to block out noise and let me sleep for the past 6 months. I also recently cleaned out my ears a little more agressively with q-tips but the doctor didn't see any damage to my eardrum.

I also have a very minor dull achy feeling behind my eyes and in the ear area. I also often feel crackling noises in my ears.

He just told me to wait but I would like to have an idea of what this could be, how long it could last and if there is anything I should or shouldn't do about it.

Any help you could give me would be greatly appreciated.
Fri, 3 May 2013
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Hello Brother,
You are suffering from fullness of ear, ringing and cracking noise in your ears - 12 days duration . You have mild achy feeling behind your eyes in the ear area. As per ENT dr No infection, wax or damage to ear drum. You used to keep ear plugs in the night for the last 6 mths to block out noise.
This may be due to a condition called as tinnitus, which is not a disease. It is a symptom that something is wrong in the auditory system, which includes the ear, the auditory nerve that connects the inner ear to the brain, and the parts of the brain that process sound.
consult your ENT specialist - He may do a endoscopic study of your ear and throat. A CT paranasal sinuses may be useful along with a Dental opinion. If No abnormality is found consult a Physician.
He will ask you about your current health, medical conditions, and medications to find out if an underlying condition is causing your tinnitus.
Avoidance of caffeine, nicotine, or salt can reduce symptoms
General medical management includes - Antibiotic, Anti inflammatory, Anti depressant may help you.
If there is any cause - treat the cause - you will be alright.
Best wishes.
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Feeling Fullness And Ringing In The Eat, Mild Pain. Could This Be Due To The Constant Use Of Ear Plugs?

Hello Brother, You are suffering from fullness of ear, ringing and cracking noise in your ears - 12 days duration . You have mild achy feeling behind your eyes in the ear area. As per ENT dr No infection, wax or damage to ear drum. You used to keep ear plugs in the night for the last 6 mths to block out noise. This may be due to a condition called as tinnitus, which is not a disease. It is a symptom that something is wrong in the auditory system, which includes the ear, the auditory nerve that connects the inner ear to the brain, and the parts of the brain that process sound. consult your ENT specialist - He may do a endoscopic study of your ear and throat. A CT paranasal sinuses may be useful along with a Dental opinion. If No abnormality is found consult a Physician. He will ask you about your current health, medical conditions, and medications to find out if an underlying condition is causing your tinnitus. Avoidance of caffeine, nicotine, or salt can reduce symptoms General medical management includes - Antibiotic, Anti inflammatory, Anti depressant may help you. If there is any cause - treat the cause - you will be alright. Best wishes.