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I have an infection in my upper tooth that causes swelling, tension and pain. my tinnitus quietens when i take anti inflammatory like ibuprofen, does this mean anything?
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Inner ear: Your dental infection may have spread to your inner ear. I advise ENT evaluation.
Answered 3/13/2020
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Yeah: You have waited long enough to get the upper tooth treated. Ibuprofen reduces inflammation. inflammation maybe aggravate your tinnitus . Whatever,first step is get the tooth treated. What are you waiting for?
Answered 6/25/2014
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