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My ears have been ringing a lot lately. they have also been clogged a lot and i have felt like i am on a rocking boat. do you know what is going on? there is no hearing loss.

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

See ENT.: Hard to say without exam. See ENT doc who will examine you, obtain tests, discuss recommendations.

Answered 7/3/2015

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