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Tinnitus is the medical term for "hearing" noises in your ears when there is no outside source of the sounds. The noises you hear can be soft or loud. They may sound like ringing, blowing, roaring, buzzing, hissing, hum...
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Causes
It is not known exactly what causes a person to "hear" sounds with no outside source of the noise. However, tinnitus ca...
Tests
(CBC) with specific antibody tests to rule out syphilis or immune system disorders. The doctor may order a complete.
Treatments
Tinnitus can be masked by competing sounds, such as low-level music, ticking clocks, or other noises. Tinnitus is often...
Alternative Therapies
A variety of alternative therapies may be helpful in the treatment of tinnitus. Alternative treatment. Dietary adjustme...
Complications
The prognosis depends on the cause of the tinnitus and the patient's emotional response. Most patients with subjective ...
Prevention
Wear ear protection in any situations where ear damage is possible (such as loud concerts or jackhammers. If you have h...
Doctor Specialties
Call your doctor if: Ear noises start after a head injury; The noises are associated with other unexplained symptoms li...
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