Ringing sound in the ears is termed Tinnitus, but it can be ticking, hissing, roaring, or humming sound. Ear wax block, sinusitis, noise-induced hearing loss, ear infection, hormonal changes, brain tumors, thyroid diseases, etc., are responsible for Tinnitus. Antidepressants, antianxiety drugs, cochlear implants, hearing aids, Acoustic neural stimulation are few treatment modalities to treat Tinnitus and its associated causes.
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What could be causing my tinnitus when I push the jaw out or clench the chin?
Query: Hi doctor,I have had an ear problem for the last two years, and the tinnitus appears to increase when I push the jaw out or clench the chin. What could be causing this? I had an audiometry test which seemed to be normal. I also saw my stomatologist five months ago, who fitted me with a nightguard, a... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. However, a few more clarifications would be required as to the nature of your tinnitus. Is it high-frequency (whistling kind of a sound) or a low-frequency hum? Is it pulsatile like a drum beating, or is it continuous? Considering that your audi... Read Full »