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A member asked:
Ive been suffering with tinnitus for 5 months only on my left ear ive gone to many doctors and say my ear is okay i bought a otoscope camera and saw a big chunk of ear wax covering my eardrum could this be the reason for ringing? im 24 years old?
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I am sorry to read that our colleagues were not been able to help you and I do suggest going to a good ENT specialist. This article my help you: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/tinnitus/symptoms-causes/syc-20350156 The wax could be a causeative factor.
Answered 4/17/2023
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