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What is tinnitus? sometimes(often) i hear a sound in my ear for about 3 seconds and then its gone. is it tinnitus?
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Sounds right!: Tinnitus = spontaneous noise (or any auditory perception) for which no external stimulus (sound pressure waves) exists. It can last seconds or decades. It can rumble, chirp, whistle, pop, grind. Many, many causes for this condition, the vast majority of which are not serious.
Answered 2/6/2021
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Best diagnosed and : Treated by an ent. Tinnitus is ringing in the ears. Hope this helps.
Answered 9/26/2013
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