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I often get a high pitched noise in my left ear that? comes and goes. is?this? tinnitus?

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Tinnitus : Yes this is tinnitus and needs to be checked by ent. Often tinnitus goes along with hearing loss or nerve damage. Rarely, even certain tumors can cause this. Usually tinnitus is not serious.

Answered 7/18/2012

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