Tinnitus (Ringing in Ears)

Tinnitus is the term used to describe any kind of ear or head noise. Over 50 million individuals, one out of six people, report some kind of tinnitus. The most common forms are high pitch tones, ocean roar, seashell hiss, white noise, or a buzz. Tinnitus is almost always subjective, meaning that it can only heard by the person with the tinnitus. In rare instances, a muscle spasm can cause tinnitus, and this type of tinnitus can be heard by the physician as well as the individual.

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Diagnosis

Diagnosis

The Diagnosis involves:

  • Physical examination of the head and neck: 
    • Examine blood pressure and head rotation
  • Blood test:
    • Examine for anemia and thyroid
  • Audiometry:
    • Check for hearing loss

In summary, tinnitus is a common symptom that is caused by a wide variety of treatable medical conditions, and sometimes can be an indication of a serious medical problem.

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