Can tinnitus cause sleep disturbances?

Question

Hi doctor,

I have developed tinnitus in my right ear due to a fungal infection. Tinnitus is high-pitched, and I do not have it if I keep my head still. Tinnitus is activated when I swallow or suck my mouth and tilt my head to squeeze my right side. And if I swallow again, the tinnitus will stop. But I cannot stop moving my head while sleeping, and the activated tinnitus wakes me up, which is excruciating. Occasional swellings are present. How long does this last? What to do about it? Please help.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

Please tell me more about your problem. Are you also experiencing tinnitus-related hearing loss or giddiness? Do you have a history of smoking, diabetes, high blood pressure, and thyroid? What is your job profile? Also, have you recently been exposed to any loud noise?

Please answer these questions for better assessment and evaluation.

Thank you.

Answer 2

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

Do not worry. It will go away in a few days. But if it does not, please let us know. I suggest you take a tablet of Caroverine or a nutritional capsule of alpha lipoic acid, elemental chromium, elemental magnesium, elemental zinc, ginkgo biloba, methylcobalamin, vitamin B6, vitamin C, and vitamin E twice a day for 15 days and a tablet containing thiamine once a day. Also, take a tablet of Levocetirizine 5 mg as needed for five days. Then, continue antifungal eardrops for five more days.

I hope this helps.

Please revert so I can assist you further.

Thank you.