Question 1

how did i get tinnitus as a pianist?

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Unknown: The auditory input such as music is processed by 2 perceptual mechanisms a) the one for individual sound and b) the perception of the pattern formed by the sound. Continuous bombardment may disrupt this hierarchical processing which  in turn generates spontanous formation of sounds such as tinnitus. Or there may be an end-organ reverberation with echoes and noises of different frequencies.

Question 2

is it normal to get tinnitus at age 16?

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Chronic - no: Most people will develop intermittent tinnitus, and many notice it even as teenagers.  Chronic persistent tinnitus at this age is uncommon.

Question 3

is tinnitus possible to get due to a cold?

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Yes: As your middle ear gets filled with fluid and inflammation ensues.

Question 4

is it possible to get permanent tinnitus? how?

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Yes: Tinnitus can be caused by many triggers and it can be permanent.  The most common causes of tinnitus are due to age-related hearing loss and noise-induced hearing loss.

Question 5

where i can i get help for my tinnitus problem?

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Tinnitus: Treat the cause. Consult pcp for assessment & possible referral to ear nose throat specialist.

Question 6

just how bad can the symptoms of tinnitus get, and when should i start to worry?

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Tinnitus: If you have ringing in the ears and it is more than a one time occurance, it merits evaluation. (otolaryngology/ audiology). If you have short lived ringing in the ears with an upper respiratory infection - that resolves it is normally ok.

Question 7

does tinnitus tend to get worse over time? if so, is there anything to avoid to not make it worse?

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Yes!: Tinnitus is most commonly caused by loss of hearing due to excess noise exposure over time.  However there are some things to know: if your tinnitus is only on one side or much worse on one side or if it is associated with bouts of dizziness, you should see your doctor about it.  Rarely it can be caused by a tumor called acoustic neuroma, or a condition called meniere's.

Question 8

what percentage of people never get free from tinnitus? is it more than 40? if the underlying condition is diagnosed, will my tinnitus go away?

Accepted Answer

Tinnitus: The most important thing is to r/o Carotid Artery disease, tumor in ear canal and CP angel, trauma to ear and infection, Tinnitus is usually benign and it could go away by itself but sometimes it's just due to age related hearing loss and gets worse with aging. 
Treating underline disease could make it better, also there are devices which could help and also medications are available.
See and ENT

Question 9

how many patients get free from tinnitus?

Accepted Answer

Ear ringing: Tinnitus is ear ringing. There is always a reason for the presentation of tinnitus. Biotrauma could be a cause, but the most common issues are ANS blockers like infection.  The middle and inner ear potentially could  harbor pathogens that is causing the ear ringing. Alternatively biomechanical factors or ANS blockers in the TM Joint could possibly be affecting the tinnitus. Get it checked.

Question 10

i get very nauseous when the tinnitus is loud is that comon?

Accepted Answer

Duration evaluation: Duration of your tinnitus should be evaluated.   Are you taking Aspirin or anti-inflammatories like motrin/ibuprofen/advil for something or the tinnitus?  This could result in the nausea.
But if the tinnitus has not been evaluated, you should be seen by a neurologist and consider a ct scan to evaluate for acoustic neuroma.

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