Question 1

hey my ears keep ringing it started out of no where how would i get rid of it?

Accepted Answer

: Some medications, supplements, and recreational drugs can promote tinnitus as an adverse reaction, so, that would be an initial issue.  Loud noise exposure, such as headphones and concerts, may cause both hearing loss and ringing.  Consider seeing otolaryngologist, and get this all evaluated.  Depending upon cause, perhaps this can be improved.

Question 2

my ears keep ringing and i feel dizzy all the time! help! what can i do?

Accepted Answer

See an ENT: Ringing in the ears and the feelings of dizziness (or vertigo) may suggest an inner ear problem.  An ENT can properly evaluate you and help manage your symptoms.  A common diagnosis is meniere's disease.

Question 3

my ears keep ringing but my blood pressure is normal?

Accepted Answer

You need to see MD: It is not from your bp.So there has to be another cause, so check with your md.It may be nothing serious but it may help.

Question 4

i took benadryl (diphenhydramine) 25mg on monday its now saturday&my ears keep ringing and i feel nauseous. will taking alavert help my symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Antihistamine: Alavert is also an antihistamine. ringing earsand nausea suggest an inner ear or infectious process. See an ENT or you PCP.

Question 5

my ears keep ringing mainly my left ear sometimes my right its not high pitch but it can get irritating, could this be due to ear wax?

Accepted Answer

Could be: Other causes could be acoustic neuroma which can be seen by an mri. Hardening of the arteries in the area close to inner ear can be the cause.

Question 6

i'm very lightheaded, my ears keep ringing and my left ear sounds like there is wind going through it. what could this be? i eat regularly.

Accepted Answer

May be Inner Ear: Light-headedness, ear ringing and wind sound ("whooshing") in one ear can have a long list of causes from simple fluid around the inner ear after a head cold or fluid due to hole ear drum perf.  These can resolve on their own.  Or a balance organ disorder or unusual migraine aura.  At the far end of the spectrum is Truly Bad Things.  If not resolving in a few weeks, or worsening now, see your dr.

Question 7

i have this strange ringing in my ears for a few days now also redness from something called tinnitus. what can i do to cure this?

Accepted Answer

See a doc: If you have tinnitus and your eardrums are red it may very well be that there is an ear infection or possibly there was trauma to the ear.  In any event a  trip to the doc is warranted for evaluation and determination if you need antibiotics or other treatment.

Question 8

i have mild tinnitus, but some days i wake up with really loud ringing in my ears. its not from a noisy environment. seems to correlate to poor sleep, but not always. today they are howling. no meds last night. suggestions? to control or minimize?

Accepted Answer

SEVERAL OPTIONS: Tinnitus is a tough one. No clear treatment if it is primary so look for any causes. Do you do a lot of aspirin? Are you exposed to loud sounds? Try to make sue that you get rest, eat healthy , and exercise. See a physician to evaluate for tinnitus and Meniers's Disease.

Question 9

do i have tinnitus? often i get a noise in my ears, but it is a low "wa wa" sound that reverberates when other people talk,not a high pitched ringing.

Accepted Answer

You may have: tinnitus however your symptoms are more consistent with wax build up in the ears. Have your health care provider clean out your ears or use a product like Debrox at home.

Question 10

i have this problem where i have ringing and thumping in my ears starting around 5 pm and gets worse all night. however, this only happens when i'm in my room, outside of the room, i'm fine. do you think tinnitus sound treatments will help?

Accepted Answer

: See local tinnitus expert for evaluation. 
YOUR BODY IS TALKING TO YOU!
Listen and take good notes. 
Like when does it start/stop? 
Where does it go? 
What makes it better/worse? 
How long does it last?  
Medication helps/worsens?
 If you think it is something you eat/drink/do stop it &amp; see. If it gets better, go back again &amp; retest until you are convinced it is something you should stop. Discuss.

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Why do my ears keep ringing

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Hey my ears keep ringing it started out of no where how would i get rid of it?

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My ears keep ringing and i feel dizzy all the time! help! what can i do?

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My ears keep ringing but my blood pressure is normal?

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I took benadryl (diphenhydramine) 25mg on monday its now saturday&my ears keep ringing and i feel nauseous. will taking alavert help my symptoms?

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My ears keep ringing mainly my left ear sometimes my right its not high pitch but it can get irritating, could this be due to ear wax?

A member asked:

I'm very lightheaded, my ears keep ringing and my left ear sounds like there is wind going through it. what could this be? i eat regularly.

A member asked:

I have this strange ringing in my ears for a few days now also redness from something called tinnitus. what can i do to cure this?

A member asked:

I have mild tinnitus, but some days i wake up with really loud ringing in my ears. its not from a noisy environment. seems to correlate to poor sleep, but not always. today they are howling. no meds last night. suggestions? to control or minimize?

A member asked:

Do i have tinnitus? often i get a noise in my ears, but it is a low "wa wa" sound that reverberates when other people talk,not a high pitched ringing.

A member asked:

I have this problem where i have ringing and thumping in my ears starting around 5 pm and gets worse all night. however, this only happens when i'm in my room, outside of the room, i'm fine. do you think tinnitus sound treatments will help?

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