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Intermittant left sided pulsitile tinnitus, left ear feels full some pain. i can stop pt by pressing on neck. badtmj on left side.most likely causes?

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Dr. Lori Lange answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Causes could be: 1. Aspirin or NSAID causing the tinnitus 2. Ear ache Otitis Media 3. Blockage in carotid 4. TMJ joins arthritis 5. Bruxism or teeth grinding at night Plus others See a doctor for exam and diagnosis.

Answered 11/17/2017

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