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What Could Cause Ringing Ear After Mild Hit On The Edge Of Table?

Hi. My 5 year old son s left ear is ringing. About an hour ago he hit his left ear on the edge of the table but it wasn t anything major he barely mentioned it. After cleaning his dirty ear :) now he is complaining about the ring in his ear. Sometimes it sounds louder sometimes it sounds quiter. I am scared it is something more serious. What should I do?
Mon, 15 Dec 2014
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Hi...this is tinnitus and it is a sign of middle and inner ear problem. This needs to be evaluated as this on the long run might lead on to deafness. I suggest you consult an ENT surgeon as soon as possible. Your son might require audiological evaluation.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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What Could Cause Ringing Ear After Mild Hit On The Edge Of Table?

Hi...this is tinnitus and it is a sign of middle and inner ear problem. This needs to be evaluated as this on the long run might lead on to deafness. I suggest you consult an ENT surgeon as soon as possible. Your son might require audiological evaluation. Regards - Dr. Sumanth