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Is it normal for tinnitus to change pitch? it goes from high pitched to not noticeable, back to high pitched, and so fourth.

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Dr. Eric Weisman answered

Specializes in Neurology

Typical: Tinnitus can change volume or pitch. It depends on the cause.

Answered 5/9/2014

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Tinnitus very common: 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 (e.g. TMJ). Rec.: see ENT or orofacial pain specialist to rule out secondary pathology.

Answered 5/22/2014

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