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Have Tinnitus. How To Treat It?
I have tinnitus in my right ear. It is a ticking noise that I have had for about 2 years. When it starts it can last for up to 3 or 4 weeks. But then it goes away for awhile. I have seen a ear, nose, and throat Dr. and he told me there is nothing in my ear that is causing it. He also mentioned there are 2 little mussles inside my ear that may be casuing the problem. Evidently the muscles can get aggitated and they tend to hit against each other. I m starting to really get aggravated with it. Do you have any ideas that I can try to help with the problem? Thanks
Tue, 12 Nov 2013
Hello
What your doctor explained could be correct diagnosis if other causes are ruled out after investigations .
You should have-
Pure tone audiometry
Impedance audiometry
And if required some other tests depending upon the result of above tests which can be told by your ent specialist.
In doubt do reply
What your doctor explained could be correct diagnosis if other causes are ruled out after investigations .
You should have-
Pure tone audiometry
Impedance audiometry
And if required some other tests depending upon the result of above tests which can be told by your ent specialist.
In doubt do reply
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tinnitus cqn be due to blockage of ear
external canal
drum
bones of ear middle ear infecton nerve deafness of 8th nerve
internal ear problems
investigate for al;l causes if there is conductive problem it cabn be treated but if nerve there are no chances
it will ot harm you
tinnitus relexation therapy and sound desensitisation may help you
external canal
drum
bones of ear middle ear infecton nerve deafness of 8th nerve
internal ear problems
investigate for al;l causes if there is conductive problem it cabn be treated but if nerve there are no chances
it will ot harm you
tinnitus relexation therapy and sound desensitisation may help you
I find this answer helpful
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