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A 55-year-old male asked:
what cause ringing in ears?
7 doctor answers • 8 doctors weighed in
Dr. Bernstein Joel answered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 60 years experience
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.
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Dr. Paul Grin answered
Pain Management 36 years experience
Tinnitus: Tinnitus is noise or ringing in the ears. There is no drug for cure. Tinnitus is not a disease, but a condition that can result from many underlying causes.
Rec.: see ENT to rule out secondary pathology.
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Dr. Ron Jones answered
Family Medicine 45 years experience
Lots: But primarily i would check Aspirin intake or history of loud noise exposure or high frequency hearing loss, opioid drug withdrawal et al.
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Dr. Ron Jones answered
Family Medicine 45 years experience
Lots: But primarily i would check Aspirin intake or history of loud noise exposure or high frequency hearing loss, opioid drug withdrawal et al.
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Dr. Michael Sparacino answered
Family Medicine 37 years experience
Meniere's disease: Meniere's disease.
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Dr. Michael Sparacino answered
Family Medicine 37 years experience
Meniere's disease: Meniere's disease.
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Dr. Zachary Veres answered
Family Medicine 18 years experience
Tinnitus: Could be multiple things. Sensorineural hearing loss , infection, labrynthitis, Ménière's disease , wax build up etx. Better get checked out by a physician and possibly an audiology test.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
What might cause constant ringing in ears?
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Is ringing in ears caused by excessive wax build up?
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Dr. Anthony LaBarbera answered
Pediatrics 28 years experience
No: This is normally associated with repeated exposure to loud sounds.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
What causes ringing in ears?
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Dr. Yash Khanna answered
Family Medicine 57 years experience
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.
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A 46-year-old member asked:
Do any medications cause tinnitus or ringing in the ears?
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Dr. Harold Kim answered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 28 years experience
Yes: Medications are a notorious cause of tinnitus. The list is exhaustive, with Aspirin and quinine being the most recognized.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Is it possible for medications to cause tinnitus or ringing in the ears?
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Dr. Ganana Tesfa answered
Neurology 34 years experience
Yes: Some medicines could cause tinnitus.Have your PCP review yuor current meds.
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