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What Do Loud Noises In The Head Indicate?

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Question : Occasionally at night, I hear loud noises that apparently are in my head since no one else in the house hears them. I heard in the news recently that it might be a neurological thing. Any ideas?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (55 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Please go for Neurologist's evaluation.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.

I have read your question and understand your concerns.

Tinnitus or loud noises in head where there is no noise outside may be caused by a number of conditions such, aging, drugs side effects, vascular malformations inside skull, acoustic neuroma etc.

But if there's any associated Voices, then it may be a psychiatric issue (hallucinations more specifically ).

Getting evaluated by a Neurologist should offer more information about the cause and management will be done accordingly.

Hope you found the answer helpful.

Please let me know if I can assist further.

Take care.
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (2 hours later)
Ha! No, there are no voices, thank goodness! I will contact my neurologist asap.

Thanks!
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (3 hours later)
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You are welcome.

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Hello again.

Feel free to discuss with us about any of your health issues.

Best regards.
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What Do Loud Noises In The Head Indicate?

Brief Answer: Please go for Neurologist's evaluation. Detailed Answer: Hello and thanks for using HCM. I have read your question and understand your concerns. Tinnitus or loud noises in head where there is no noise outside may be caused by a number of conditions such, aging, drugs side effects, vascular malformations inside skull, acoustic neuroma etc. But if there's any associated Voices, then it may be a psychiatric issue (hallucinations more specifically ). Getting evaluated by a Neurologist should offer more information about the cause and management will be done accordingly. Hope you found the answer helpful. Please let me know if I can assist further. Take care.