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Should I Be Concerned For Having Headaches, Bit Of Sensitivity To Noise, Increased Ringing In Ears?
Hi I was exposed an exlosion close to my ears just over a week a go Since then i have had headaches and a bit of sensetivity to some noises and increased ringing in the ears at bedtime when its quiet Wondering if i need to see a specialist or will symptoms ease after a period of time Thanks
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hi and thanks for the query,
exposure to very loud noises can produce ringing, tears in the ear drum.
see a specialist to know if there are any tears and also any hearing loss.
with time ringing will go away.
take a pain killer like tylenol or ibuprofen for the headache.
regards,
Dr Rajkishori.
exposure to very loud noises can produce ringing, tears in the ear drum.
see a specialist to know if there are any tears and also any hearing loss.
with time ringing will go away.
take a pain killer like tylenol or ibuprofen for the headache.
regards,
Dr Rajkishori.
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