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Tinnitus caused by retracted tympanic membrane will go away? how long should it take to subside? ive had it for 3 weeks now.

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Ear: Retreated drum not generally the cause of tinnitus. There are many causes including aspirin ibuprofen middle ear fluid and hearing loss. See an ENT to get a hearing test to fully evaluate

Answered 8/19/2014

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