Sound in the ear or tinnitus is the sound heard in the ear but not from the external source. Ear injury, circulatory disorders, age-related ear problems, ear infections, etc., are the cause of tinnitus. Buzzing, roaring, clicking, hitting, etc., are the noises heard in tinnitus. Treatment includes the removal of ear wax and treating the underlying condition.
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I am a 23-year-old and I hear abnormal sounds and sometimes feel dizzy. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 23 years old. I would like to consult or receive advice from an ENT doctor regarding my ear problem. There is a continuous sound inside my ear, like the sound inside a seashell or wind with some beating sound. I consulted an ENT doctor last week, but he only gave me a prescription... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I thoroughly read your query and understand your concern. Any sound in the ear without an external stimulus is called tinnitus. There are multiple types of tinnitus and treatment depends on the type of tinnitus and whether it is associated with other symptoms like i... Read Full »
I can hear some weird beating-like sounds in my left ear. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I have pressure in my ears. I can hear some weird beating-like sounds in my left ear. It stops when I place my fingers on my neck. Kindly help. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Your condition is called pulsatile tinnitus. This pulsating sound in the ear is synonymous with a heartbeat or arterial pulse. The sound stops when pressed on the neck because the blood flow in the vessel going to the ea... Read Full »