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Query: Hello doctor, I have a clogged feeling in both ears, hyperacusis, and tinnitus 18 months after noise exposure. The initial event involved noise from a machine that lasted 20 minutes and immediately after that, I had severe pain in both ears, muffled hearing, tinnitus, headaches, dizziness, and a ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome back to icliniq.com. Thanks for reaching out, I am sorry to hear about your troubles and can certainly understand the stress and anxiety you have been through for the past few months or years. I have reviewed thoroughly the investigations and hearing tests you have provided and than... Read Full »
I have tinnitus and sleep problems. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 66 year old healthy male. I have tinnitus since two years. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is normal except for age-related gray area. But of late, any outside sound like flushing toilet increases the volume of tinnitus. Left ear 6/10 and right ear 4/10. The sound is the insect... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would like to know some details about your problem: 1. Do you have any hearing impairment from any ear? 2. Is there any watery/pus/other kind of discharge from any ear? 3. Is there any feeling of fullness in any ear or headache? Regarding sleep disturbance: 1. What ... Read Full »
Why do I have tinnitus in benign paroxysmal vertigo?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 20-year-old student and I work on computers for a longer in a sitting position for hours with headphones on. No history of any illness in the family or my past. The first time when I felt sick, I had a buzz in my ears, tinnitus that lasted for a minute, and it sorted out itself a... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. After analyzing your symptoms, there are two possible diagnoses, and it does not look like a straightforward case of BPPV. In BPPV (benign paroxysmal positional vertigo), we do see severe rotatory giddiness triggered by head motion. In BPPV, patients do not complain ... Read Full »
What could be the cause of tinnitus?
Query: Hello doctor, I experienced an ear infection, along with a viral infection, for which I received treatment with Dexamethasone plus cipro eye drops and an Augmentin tablet for one week. I am now experiencing tinnitus, a persistent ringing sound in my ears. What could be the cause of this tinnitus? K... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Considering the information provided, it is possible that the tinnitus (ringing sound in the ears) you are experiencing could be a side effect of the Dexamethasone medication you have been taking. Dexamethasone, a steroid, has been know... Read Full »
I experienced sudden tinnitus. Kindly check MRI and suggest.
Query: Hello doctor, I developed tinnitus all of a sudden last year. I am attaching the last year MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) images for your evaluation. Of late, I have some muscle pull in my calves. I am waiting for your evaluation. Read Full »
Dr. Hardik Nareshbhai Rajyaguru
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have analyzed your MRI images (attachment removed to protect patient identity). There are age-related minor changes in the scan. But nothing is alarming in the scan. The tinnitus which you have can be because of isolated eighth nerve or inner ear involvement.Do you have... Read Full »
After taking Aspirin, I am experiencing tinnitus. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a BP patient. So, my doctor is giving Aspirin 75 mg from the past four months. But, due to the side effect of this, a tinnitus problem is there in the right ear. So, what can I do to cure this problem? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your hearing test seems to be normal majorly (in normal frequency). But, you have sensorineural hearing loss at a high frequency that is due to nerve weakness and hence, you are having tinnitus as well (most likely). To rule out any middle ear pathology I would advise you... Read Full »
I have attached my head CT scan report. Please comment.
Query: Hi doctor,I have attached the head CT scan with contrast from two years ago. I previously had normal inner ear and brain MRIs back in ten years ago for left ear single-sided progressive hearing loss with tinnitus. All scans have come back to normal. For this CT scan I am showing, can you comment on ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I thoroughly read your query and understand your concern. I hope you are not in much discomfort. I have reviewed the reports (attachments are removed to protect the patient's identity). The semicircular canal system on the left side is normal. The superior semicircular... Read Full »
I have been hearing ringing in my left ear. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 38-year-old male, and I have been experiencing troubling symptoms for the past few months. I have been hearing ringing in my left ear, and some days, I do not hear any sound. My ear is bulky and full. I have never had these symptoms before, and I am apprehensive. Please help me u... Read Full »
Dr. Bhadragiri Vageesh Padiyar
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. There could be several reasons (ranging from simple accumulation of wax in the ear canal to a deficit in your neural pathway) responsible for your symptoms. A thorough stepwise assessment will be required to determine the cause and treat the p... Read Full »
I have been suffering from tinnitus, ear pain, and dizziness.
Query: Hello doctor,I have been suffering from tinnitus, ear pain, and dizziness for the past 6 months. My MRI results are normal.Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on the information you have provided, it is unclear what specific symptoms you are experiencing related to ear rinse, ear pressure, ear pain, and dizziness. Please provide more details about these symptoms, such as when they occur, how severe they are, and any ot... Read Full »
My sinus problem is aggravating my tinnitus. What should I do now?
Query: Hi doctor, I have had tinnitus for five to seven years now. I had suffered a lot during the initial years as there was no solution and doctors had to control using anti-depressants. I am on a regular low dose of Escitalopram even now. My tinnitus is a very shrill sound and has no trigger or cause an... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your tinnitus problem could be due to sinusitis, which blocks the eustachian tube and causes tinnitus. But if the tinnitus is due to sinus problem it should subside with decongestants, etc. In your case, I do not think so that your ear problem is due to sinusitis. To... Read Full »