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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 »
Why am I having ringing sensation in ear?
Query: Hello doctor, I have experienced ringing in my right ear 3 days ago and it has not stopped since then. It is not that loud and I do not hear it when the environment is noisy. It is really bothering and stressing me out and I do not know what to do. I wanted to have this checked but it is just so ha... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Taking your age into account I would like to recommend you not to use earphones or listen to very loud music, avoid caffeinated drinks like tea, coffee, alcohol, if any. Sleep completely, do not take stress. Please mention which type of sound you are perceiving, tone ty... Read Full »
Please advise on treating my tinnitus caused by nasal spray use.
Query: Hello doctor, I have developed tinnitus after using a nasal spray Sudafed, please assist. Not on any medication, hearing is fine. I was suffering slightly with dizziness prior to the tinnitus four months back which had cleared by then. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just went through the complaints that you been having. This sounds like peripheral vertigo and this is how people usually present with. The treatment management part, take a tablet called Betahistine 16 milligrams twice daily for three days followed by once a day for ... Read Full »
I suspect of having Meniere's disease. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have constant tinnitus and sensorineural hearing loss for about five months. I am sending you reports of my PTA and otoscopy. Now I have ear fullness, tinnitus, and hearing loss in my left ear. My right ear is normal. Tinnitus is continuous for past four months. I do not have any ver... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). There is minimal loss in the left ear. The symptoms do not seem to be due to Meniere's disease. The tinnitus is due to the hearing loss. Take tablet Cinnarizine 75 mg once daily for 15 days and tabl... Read Full »
What to do to unblock my ear and resolve tinnitus?
Query: Hello doctor, I had an upper respiratory tract infection which is now resolved. It was in the acute phase. I had a very painful earache. I am fine now except for a blocked right ear with tinnitus (ringing) and muffled hearing. I can feel a crackling sensation in my outer ear. What can I do to unbloc... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.According to your symptoms, it looks like you had an acute otitis media. It is common to have a blocked ear after the infection is resolved. You need to do a pure tone audiometry with impedance audiometry to know about your middle ear status and to know about tinnitus. S... Read Full »