Basic Info
Symptoms
Subjective tinnitus is frequently associated with hearing loss . About 90% of patients have sensorineural hearing los...
Causes
It is not known exactly what causes a person to "hear" sounds with no outside source of the noise. However, tinnitus ...
Tests
The doctor may order a complete blood count (CBC) with specific antibody tests to rule out syphilis or immune system ...
Treatments
Tinnitus can be masked by competing sounds, such as low-level music, ticking clocks, or other noises. Tinnitus is oft...
Alternative Therapies
A variety of alternative therapies may be helpful in the treatment of tinnitus. Dietary adjustments, including the el...
Complications
Subjective tinnitus is frequently associated with hearing loss . About 90% of patients have sensorineural hearing los...
Prevention
Wear ear protection in any situations where ear damage is possible (such as loud concerts or jackhammers. If you have...
Doctor Specialties
Call your doctor if: Ear noises start after a head injury; The noises are associated with other unexplained symptoms ...
Basic Info