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How Can Tinnitus After Hearing Loss Due To Meningitis Be Treated?

My mom lost her hearing in one ear about 30 years ago due to miligitis. She can’t hear in her left ear. But the a noise “ like the sound of a fridge” has been there every since. Now the noise has increased and is keeping her awake at night? There is no wax. The dr had already checked. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Tue, 8 Jan 2019
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Hello and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

She may be suffering from tinnitus in the ear it may be age related degeneration or eustachian tube block or infection or temporomandibular mandibular joint arthritis etc. Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is. You may use masking device's like clock or tinnitus masking device etc. Please consult your ENT specialist he will examine and treat you accordingly.

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How Can Tinnitus After Hearing Loss Due To Meningitis Be Treated?

Hello and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. She may be suffering from tinnitus in the ear it may be age related degeneration or eustachian tube block or infection or temporomandibular mandibular joint arthritis etc. Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is. You may use masking device s like clock or tinnitus masking device etc. Please consult your ENT specialist he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.