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How Can Tinnitus With Throbbing Noise Be Treated?
I have a loud throbbing in my right ear (much faster than my pulse). It started as a clicking sound a couple of months ago, went away, and now it is more of a throbbing noise. It comes and goes and is worse at night. I have tried over-the-counter wax removal and peroxide in the ear. Also tried closing mouth and nose and blowing (for problem with eustachian tube) to no avail. I can t sleep at night because of this. I would appreciate your advice. Thank you.
Mon, 3 Apr 2023
Hello,
Your symptoms are indicative of tinnitus. You are suggested to get clinically examined by an ENT. Get required blood workouts done to check for anemia, thyroid problems, heart disease or vitamin deficiencies. Imaging tests, CT/MRI done to detect the pathology like acoustic neuroma, etc., causing you symptoms. Also get hearing (audiological) exam to detect partial or complete hearing loss.
Your treatment will depend on the cause detected, you may b given conservative treatment, Tinnitus retraining therapy (TRT), Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) , hearing aids or may be recommended surgery if required. Get examined, evaluated and treated at the earliest.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
Your symptoms are indicative of tinnitus. You are suggested to get clinically examined by an ENT. Get required blood workouts done to check for anemia, thyroid problems, heart disease or vitamin deficiencies. Imaging tests, CT/MRI done to detect the pathology like acoustic neuroma, etc., causing you symptoms. Also get hearing (audiological) exam to detect partial or complete hearing loss.
Your treatment will depend on the cause detected, you may b given conservative treatment, Tinnitus retraining therapy (TRT), Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) , hearing aids or may be recommended surgery if required. Get examined, evaluated and treated at the earliest.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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