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I have ringing in my ears. Is it serious?

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Published At October 9, 2019
Reviewed AtOctober 9, 2019

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I am 18 years old, and I have ringing in my ears as long as I can remember, but I have never thought to ask about it until now. Is there something I should be doing? Should I be seeing someone?

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The ringing sensation, tinnitus is a subjective sensation, hence should never be neglected. Yes if proper tests are done and you rule out any pathology then we can start behavioural therapy with which you slowly neglect the sounds. Tinnitus is the first sign of pathology of the ear connected with our nervous system. It is mostly seen as a subjective symptom in old age people which is due to slow degeneration of neuronal pulse. But since you are young and it is lasting from a very long time. It is absolutely necessary to get few tests done.

Investigations to be done

Audiometry with tympanogram. MRI brain, (contrast, multiplanar, with t1, t2, DWI)

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Dheeraj Kumar Jonnalagadda
Dr. Dheeraj Kumar Jonnalagadda

Allergy Specialist

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