What Causes Ringing In Ear?

Posted on Thu, 14 Aug 2014

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Question : I am fine now but my ears are ringing. I also had diarrhea with slight nausea was swimming in a chlorinated pool head went under swallowed some. I was functioning but couldn't remember anything for about a half hour.

Answered by Dr. T Shobha Deepak (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Eustachian tube blockade likely cause

Detailed Answer:
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Dear Ms

Ringing in ear is occasionally seen and is due to Eustuchian tube blockade. Eustachian tube is a canal connecting the middle ear with the Nasopharynx. Blockage of this causes negative pressure in middle ear cavity causing ringing.

Excessive chlorine exceeding 1.5ppm can sometimes lead to gastrointestinal symptoms, they are self limiting.

I would suggest you the following

1. Steam inhalation: 15 minutes each session thrice a day
2. Anti-emetic like Domperidone will be helpful
3. Probiotic will be helpful for controlling Diarrhoea

Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.

Take Care

Best Regards
Dr T Shobha Deepak
MBBS,MD

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Follow up: Dr. T Shobha Deepak (24 minutes later)

Thank you for your response. Do you believe that the temporary memory loss was also the result of ingesting the chlorinated water? I never had this problem before. I have been swimming daily for the past several months, but this was the first time in this pool at a municipal facility.

Answered by Dr. T Shobha Deepak (38 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Not due to chlorinated water

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Temporary memory loss is unlikely to be due to chlorinated water. If the symptoms recurrence would suggest you to consult your Physician for further assessment.

Take care

Best regards
Dr T Shobha Deepak

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E