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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, hummi... |
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Symptoms
The causes of subjective tinnitus include:.ototoxic medications, including aspirin, quinine, some diuretics, heavy me...
Causes
It is not known exactly what causes a person to"hear" sounds with no outside source of the noise. However, tinnitus c...
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 of...
Alternative Therapies
A variety of alternative therapies may be helpful in the treatment of tinnitus. Dietary adjustments, including the el...
Complications
The causes of subjective tinnitus include:.ototoxic medications, including aspirin, quinine, some diuretics, heavy me...
Prevention
Wear ear protection in any situations where ear damage is possible (such as loud concerts or jackhammers). If you ha...
Doctor Specialties
The noises are associated with other unexplained symptoms like dizziness, feeling off balance, nausea, or vomiting.Yo...
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