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Bilateral Tinnitus Causes
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What causes tinnitus?
Problems inner ear: Tinnitus is located usually within the inner ear auditory apparatus, but referred sounds could be due to extra cranial vasculature stenosis, or even transmitted cardiac sounds. Rarely, arteriovascular malformations cause tinnitus-like issues, and hyperthyroidism may cause venous hums. ...Read more
Tinnitus (Definition)
A persistent noise in the ears. Can be of unknown origin, or can be caused by hearing damage, tumors, problems in the brain or hearing nerves, ...Read more
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What could cause sudden onset persistent bilateral para-central scotomas and left eye dominant bilateral nasal corectopia?
Many possibilities: Bilateral para-central scotomas could be due to brain issue or due to symmetric retinal disease. Corectopia means your pupil is not in the center and is not likely related to the other problem. Hopefully your ophthalmologist is doing the appropriate evaluation and/or referal for these findings. ...Read more
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Could hydrocephalus be related to recurring sudden unilateral hearing losses with almost complete recovery, intermittent tinnitus or ear congestion?
Hydrocephalus : Hydrocephalus is not associated tinnitus, hearing loss, ear congestion. Mastoiditis, middle ear infections, or other primary ear problems are likely the culprit. See an ears nose and throat surgeon for evaluation. ...Read more
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What causes bilateral mydriasis?
Eye drops : can do it most commonly!
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What kinds of things cause unilateral tinnitus (had this for years) and asymmetrical hearing loss? Causes other than acoustic neuroma?
Hearing loss: Genetics, infection, acoustic trauma, idiopathic. Acoustic neuroma is fairly uncommon though needs to be considered in the differential diagnosis. ...Read more
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What causes bilateral sacroiliitis?
Varies: That term describes an inflammatory process that involves both your sacroiliac joints. There are many potential causes, probably the most common is known as ankylosing spondylitis, which can be tested for using a blood test looking for the marker known as HLA B-27. Don't hesitate to see a rheumatologist. ...Read more
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What can cause positional downbeat nystagmus besides BPPV? 5mm tonsillar descent noted on MRI Headaches pulsatile tinnitus dizzy worse with pressure
Some possibilities: The list of possible causes of downbeat nystagmus that the neurologists and neuroophthalmologists think about include: Arnold-Chiari type I malformation, tumors (meningioma, cerebellar hemangioma) at the foramen magnum, demyelination, stroke, cranial trauma, drugs (alcohol, lithium, anticonvulsants), spinocerebellar degenerations, syrinx of the brainstem or upper cervical spinal cord, etc... ...Read more
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I'm worried about unilateral tinnitus. I know acoustic neuroma often causes this, but how common is acoustic neuroma among people w/unilat tinnitus?
So common: Tinnitus is so common! can be unilateral, too. The vast majority of those with tinnitus do not have an acoustic neuroma. An MRI (high resolution cuts with contrast) can usually eliminate the possibility. ...Read more
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Can Endolymphatic Hydrops cause 24/7 rocking/jerking dizziness instead of episodic spinning? Bilat Conductive hearing loss ECOG Left .36 Right .39
Sounds Good to me: I would guess that though you have 24/7 rocking/jerking dizziness that there are SPIKES of significant worsening of those symptoms....and that's where I would place your ACUTE EPISODES of Meniere's or whatever you'd like to call it. That's almost like my headache patients who have CONSTANT HEADACHES but there are episodes where it gets HORRIBLE....those can definitely be migraines! Make sense? ...Read more
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Mri showed ? Vestibular schwannoma. Increasing migraines, dizzy no hearing loss. Can that cause pain behind eyes? Ophthalmologist can't find cause.
Schwannoma: Vestibular schwannoma due to their location normally do not cause pain behind the eyes, they can cause hearing loss and dizziness b but not the pain you are describing. ...Read more
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Painless lymphadenopathy (cervical, inguinal, postauricular & axillary, partly unilateral), night sweats, fatigue, intermittent dizziness. Causes?
Need evaluation: Swollen lymph nodes as you describe, associated with your other complaints need to be fully evaluated. See an internist and track this down. ...Read more
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What causes vertigo and tinnitus?
Many things: While inner ear problems like meniere's are on the list, the list is long and includes migraines. Only a good medical evaluation by your doctor, testing, and possibly ENT or neurology evaluations can really answer this. ...Read more
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Pulsatile tinnitus, spasms-cheek, eye, facial fullness, sharp pain or numb. All symptoms intermittent, unilateral rt side. Carotid mra ok. Possibilities?
So: When larger arteries blood flow not an issue, think about nerve irritation. Facial nerve trigeminal nerve, should see a neurologist, and good luck! ...Read more
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What causes of unilateral testicular swelling after bilateral inguinal hernioplasty?
Extent of hernia: The size, extent of hernia would require more dissection, resulting in more swelling on the involved side. You should see your surgeon who can advise you better since he was there doing the procedure. ...Read more
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Possible causes of chronic ear pain?
Ear Pain: Infections (internal and external), ear wax, throat infections, vascular issues, TMJ problems, dental infections, salivary gland problems and numerous other diagnoses can be involved. See your doctor who may refer you to an ENT specialist in some cases. ...Read more
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What causes vestibular migraines?
Triggers: Do you mean paroxysmal vertigo or basilar migraine. Both can occur together or separately and vertigo is associated with migraine. This can be due to sensitivity of brain glutamate to external or internal triggers from genetic susceptibility. Therefore, uncover causation, and/or use preventative meds to treat the issue. ...Read more
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Does bppv could cause mild tinnitus?
Yes..: It causes brief positional episodes of vertigo (spinning sensation)... So yes, but it usually decreases and resolves over weeks. ...Read more
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Could vision problem cause tinnitus?
Not directly: But certain problems can cause both tinnitus and vision problems. You should see an eye doctor immediately. ...Read more
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What causes gradual hearing difficulties?
See below: Most common is hearing loss related to loud noises loud bands construction shooting etc protect ears from loud noises less likely is scarring from infections or perforations. Wax in ear can also affect hearing see doc for exam and or hearing test screen loud noise is hi freq hearing loss. ...Read more
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Could SEVERE cervical osteoarthritis/bone spur formation, stenosis,reduced ROM, pain cause dizziness,disequilibrium & dizziness. Treatment options?
See details: The choices are conservative treatment versus surgery. Conservative options are physical therapy, acupuncture, meds and targeted injections. ...Read more
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