What Causes Ringing In Ears?

Posted on Sun, 13 Apr 2014

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Question : I have had a ringing ear for last 4 days. What can cause it? I do consume a lot of drinks with sucralose.

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (18 minutes later)

Brief Answer: Need more info Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for the query Ringing in the ear could be due to several reasons. Get back to me with the following so that I can come to a better conclusion 1. Are both your ears ringing or just one ear? 2. Do you have reduced hearing in that ear? 3. Is there feeling of fullness in the ear? 4, Any history of cold or cough in the recent past? 5. Any giddiness? Please get back to me, I am awaiting your reply regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (1 minute later)

Just one ear. Yes feeling of fullness. Not reduced but it makes noises echo. No cold or cough and no giddiness.

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (8 minutes later)

Brief Answer: Impacted Wax in ear Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for the query The most probable cause for the ringing in the ear and feeling of fullness is impacted wax in ear the other differential is ear infection. Soliwax ear drops helps dissolve the wax, 3 drops has to be put into the ear in supine position and then bend the head after 15 min for the wax to come out. But the ideal solution would be to meet an ENT doctor and suck out the ear wax, he will also examine you to rule out an infection. I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (1 minute later)

Already had infection ruled out and my family doctor didn't say it was impacted. He sent me to audiologist. Could it be something more serious?

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer: Hello Detailed Answer: Thanks for getting back If he has already checked for infection and impacted wax then it could be fluid in the ear drums, known as serous otitis media But since you have normal hearing I do not think it is something serious. It will be something reversible. Meet the audiologist and get the TMT test done. Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar