HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Is The Cause And Treatment For Tinnitus?

I have been having a whomping sound in my ear, in my right ear for about a week now. I just delivered our son on Friday and ever since then I ve been having the sound and it s also starting in my left ear. I bought some swimmers ear drops to help but they didn t do anything.it is especially worse when I m laying flat on my back. its like the sound matches my heart beat. What can I do to make this go away?
Thu, 3 Aug 2023
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hello,

Tinnitus commonly occurs due to infection in the ear (AOM), presence of wax in the auditory canal, side effects of certain medications you have been taking, injury, partial or complete perforation of the ear drum/tympanic membrane. You are suggested to get your ear examined by an ENT. Get audiometry test, lab tests, CT / MRI done to detect the pathology causing the symptoms. You will be treated accordingly.

Infection (AOM) detected will be treated with antibiotics and anti inflammatory. Ear wax will be removed, blood vessels will be treated by the ENT. If required hearing aids will be given. Physical therapy will be recommended if required, CBT, TRT, tinnitus retraining therapy. It is effective. Cut on alcohol, caffeine and nicotine. Manage stress. Avoid exposure to loud sound.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Is The Cause And Treatment For Tinnitus?

Hello, Tinnitus commonly occurs due to infection in the ear (AOM), presence of wax in the auditory canal, side effects of certain medications you have been taking, injury, partial or complete perforation of the ear drum/tympanic membrane. You are suggested to get your ear examined by an ENT. Get audiometry test, lab tests, CT / MRI done to detect the pathology causing the symptoms. You will be treated accordingly. Infection (AOM) detected will be treated with antibiotics and anti inflammatory. Ear wax will be removed, blood vessels will be treated by the ENT. If required hearing aids will be given. Physical therapy will be recommended if required, CBT, TRT, tinnitus retraining therapy. It is effective. Cut on alcohol, caffeine and nicotine. Manage stress. Avoid exposure to loud sound. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician