What Should I Do I Am Having Some Buzzing Sound Through My Ear ?

Posted on Fri, 7 Apr 2023

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Question : I am having some buzzing sound through my ear visited ENT doctor and done both pure tone audiometry and tymphanometry and both are normal and what should I do next ?should I go to neurologist ?

Answered by Dr. Pallavi.m (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Acoustic neuroma is a possibility. Please consult a neurophysician.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
The following might be few probable causes of buzzing sounds in ear :
1) ear wax
2)Menier's disease
3)acoustic neuroma
4) ruptured eardrum
5)benign ear cysts
As you had pure tone audiometry and tympanometry done with normal results, most of the causes can be ruled out except acoustic neuroma. For acoustic neuroma, you need gadolinium contrast enhanced MRI. Please do consult a neurophysician and discuss about acoustic neuroma.
Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. LAKSHMI

Follow up: Dr. Pallavi.m (5 hours later)

Is ct scan ok?

Answered by Dr. Pallavi.m (16 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Sometimes small tumours may be missed by CT scan.

Detailed Answer:
Hello sir, thank you for choosing healthcare magic. CT scan can be done but few very small tumours may be missed by CT scan.
Hope i have answered your question. Please let me know if you need any further assistance. Thank you. Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng