- A diagnosis of Tinnitus may be made when you experience sounds in one or both ears even though there is no external sound happening. It can be soft and only happen occasionally, or it can happen daily and be very loud.
- Many situations can cause these symptoms. These include exposure to loud sounds, wax buildup in the ears, infections, certain diseases, and head and neck injuries. Other causes include side effects from certain medications and misalignments in the jaw.
- In some cases of Tinnitus, you may hear a ringing or buzzing in the ears immediately after being exposed to a loud noise. This may be the result of a dysfunction in the nerves or areas of the brain that process sounds.
- While this condition is often described as a ringing in the ears you may also hear roaring, whistling, hissing or clicking sounds as well. It may interfere with your ability to hear and work. It may even disrupt sleep.
- Some patients develop objective Tinnitus. This occurs when not just the patient but the physician can also hear the sound when performing an examination. This can occur with blood vessel diseases or inner ear or muscular problems.
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