Question 1

what can cause ringing noise in the ear or brain?

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Tinnitus: Most of these problems are due to degeneration of the auditory apparatus, especially associated with aging, but can happen after head trauma, and associated with hypertension, anemias, and thyroid problems.  Rarely, transmitted sounds occur with congenital vascular malformations, and obstruction of large neck blood vessels.

Question 2

what causes a roaring noise in my ear (left) that sounds like my heartbeat?

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Turbulent flow: More than likely you are hearing your external carotid artery.  Flow in this artery often causesa roaring in the ear on the affected side.  On ocassion, this artery may have to be ligated to stop this if unbearable.  See an ENT or cv surgeion if not your pcp and get evaluated.  You may need hearing eval as well.

Question 3

what can cause white noise in my ears and wooziness or dizziness?  the wooziness happens mostly when walking or riding in the car.

Accepted Answer

Inner ear problem: Noises in the ears called tinnitus is often associated with wooziness or vertigo or lightheaded is usually due to problem with inner ear called Labrynthitis/It can also be due to Menier's Disease which can be triggered by allergies,viral infections and abnormal immune response
And if tinnitus and wooziness is also accompanied by hearing loss in affected ear, may be due to acoustic neuroma
See ENT

Question 4

what cause ringing in ears?

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Central auditory: Over last 15 years research into the patho-physiology of tinnitus has clearly shown that the origin of tinnitus (perception of ringing in the ear) is the result of increased synchronous discharge of electrical activity in the auditory nervous system in the brain.  The sound is not coming from the ear but is like a phantom limb syndrome where increased brain activity is perceived as noise in ear.

Question 5

what causes ringing in ears?

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TINNITUS(RINGING EAR: It can be caused by several medical conditions and you need to check with your doctor
, following common conditions
allergies, ear infections, hearing loss, wxcessive wax, brain or head injury, stress, hypothyroidism, lyme disease, TMJ disfunction, high blood pressure, meniers disease, otosclerosis, and poor circulation.

Question 6

what causes congetion of ear?

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Congested ear: There could be a variety of causes which include wax or foreign body in ear canal, fluid in the middle ear behind the eardrum, swelling of the eustachian tube which leads from the back of the throat to the middle ear, and other causes. You should see an ENT doctor for exam and possibly a hearing test.

Question 7

what can cause an asymmetrical ear?

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Depends: Likely just a developmental anomaly. See a facial plastic surgeon who can perhaps fix it.

Question 8

what causes my ears to iche constantly?

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Qtips?: If you're scratching your ear with q-tips, fingers, bobby pins – this may be the cause of your itching. Other causes can include infection of the ear canal skin or even wax. You could try some baby oil in the ear to help moisturizer or see a doctor.

Question 9

what might cause constant ringing in ears?

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No: This is normally associated with repeated exposure to loud sounds.

Question 10

what causes a constant ringing in the ears?

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Tinnitus: Tinnitus usually goes along with hearing loss. Nerve damage due to noise &/or aging often causes ringing.  Medications:  Aspirin or other non-steroidals  (ibuprofen, aleve, (naproxen) etc.) cause tinnitus.  Caffeine, nicotine, can increase tinnitus. Diuretics or certain antibiotics can cause it-- no medicine shown to cure tinnitus.  Try masking noises like a fan or radio.  Get ears and hearing checked.

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