Question 1

can you die from having pulsatile tinnitus?

Accepted Answer

Pulsatile tinnitus: Pulsatile tinnitus needs a diagnosis, as it is classically neurovascular related.  It might be a vascular growth or malformation of some kind, or it might just be an unusual path for an otherwise normal carotid artery.  It could also exacerbate with elevated blood pressure, elevated intracranial pressure, or blood pooling in the head.  It usually needs a physical exam and imaging/vascular studies.

Question 2

is chiari malformation always degenerative? can i die from it? have tinnitus from it, will i go deaf?
dr didn't seem worried but it sounds awful onlin

Accepted Answer

No, no , no  &amp; not if you : have Chiari  Malformation I &amp; seek re-evaluation &amp; treatment for functional or progressive neurological symptoms that present in adulthood. See www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/chiari/detail_chiari.htm. Pediatric neurosurgeons often use minimally invasive endoscopic surgery. See csfinfo.bmobilized.com/?ref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fcsfinfo.org%2Fabout-us%2Fscientific-education.

Question 3

can someone die from a brain tumor without knowing they had one? i'm afraid i have one because of stiff neck, and tinnitus. doctor says it's anxiety.

Accepted Answer

Not the right stuff: Those are not the right symptoms for a brain tumor, and you will not die of a brain tumor this time.

People do not normally die of a brain tumor without knowing they have one.  People who never ask questions or see the doctor, they might.  You have already seen a doctor, and your symptoms do not indicate a brain tumor.

First time seizure or gradual loss of neurological function - look for those.

Question 4

how can i tell if i have tinnitus or mnires disease?

Accepted Answer

: Tinnitus can certainly be associated with Meniere's Disease, but this is not a simple diagnosis to confirm and expertise will be needed.  Contact an experienced Otolaryngologist who will conduct history and examination, and likely perform audiological/ otological studies.

Question 5

what causes tinnitus?

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Problems inner ear: Tinnitus is located usually within the inner ear auditory apparatus, but referred sounds could be due to extra cranial vasculature stenosis, or even transmitted cardiac sounds.  Rarely, arteriovascular malformations cause tinnitus-like issues, and hyperthyroidism may cause venous hums.

Question 6

what leads to tinnitus?

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Multiple things: Hearing loss, noise trauma, age, certain medications, jaw problems to name a few. The goal of all tinnitus treatment is to make the sound neutral. In other words to accept the sound and not get upset about it.

Question 7

tinnitus after singing?

Accepted Answer

ENT doctor can help: A person with such symptoms can check her hearing by seeing and ENT doctor and an audiologist. She can call her primary care doctor to explain why she wants to check her hearing. Simple hearing tests can be done at some primary care offices. More complex hearing tests need to be done at at audiology office. There are many different causes for hearing loss, and the ENT doctor can figure it out.

Question 8

what is d cause of tinnitus?

Accepted Answer

Several: Tinnitus can be temporary, like from an ear infection, or permanent as from noise exposure, or Meniere's disease, tumors, and many other things.  There is even a study which shows that environmental air pollution (including that in the home from fragrances, heating and cooking oil, deodorizers, etc.) can cause tinnitus.  See this page: http://www.entnet.org/content/tinnitus

Question 9

what can you do for tinnitus?

Accepted Answer

Find the cause: Tinnitus may be due to some other problems such as otosclerosis ( abnormal bone growth in middle ear), acoustic neuroma, natural hearing impairment due to aging, ear infection, foreign body in the ear etc...

Question 10

can tinnitus drive you crazy?

Accepted Answer

Yes: In a small number of people, the inability to adapt to tinnitus can drive them "crazy."  tinnitus retraining therapy can be helpful in those situations.

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