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What Causes Flapping Sound And Vibration In Left Ear?

I m concerned about this tinnitus I ve been having. It s become more frequent than it used to be, and in addition to the normal ringing I m noticing occasionally a kind of flapping sound in my left ear only, and when that happens I can feel the kind of vibrating movement in addition to hearing it, what could that be?
Mon, 25 Apr 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain it seems that ringing in ears can occur due to causes like ear infection, perforated eardrum, excess ear wax accumulation, Eustachian tube dysfunction, Meniere's disease, TMJ disorders, Acoustic Neuroma etc.

Flapping sensation can be due to either fluid behind the middle ear or can be due to Eustachian Tube Dysfunction..

I would suggest you to consult an Otolaryngologist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like Audiometry, x Ray MRI can help in diagnosis and treatment can be done accordingly..

Treatment of underlying cause of the ringing will resolve the symptoms..

In case if ringing does not resolve then you can be advised medicines like Tricyclic Anti-depressant like Amitryptiline, anti anxiety medication like Alprazolam, as well as Multivitamin supplements can be advised..
White noise devices can be advised..
You can also be advised Neuromodulation..
Avoid exposure to very loud sounds and also avoid diving, swimming etc..


Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Causes Flapping Sound And Vibration In Left Ear?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain it seems that ringing in ears can occur due to causes like ear infection, perforated eardrum, excess ear wax accumulation, Eustachian tube dysfunction, Meniere s disease, TMJ disorders, Acoustic Neuroma etc. Flapping sensation can be due to either fluid behind the middle ear or can be due to Eustachian Tube Dysfunction.. I would suggest you to consult an Otolaryngologist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like Audiometry, x Ray MRI can help in diagnosis and treatment can be done accordingly.. Treatment of underlying cause of the ringing will resolve the symptoms.. In case if ringing does not resolve then you can be advised medicines like Tricyclic Anti-depressant like Amitryptiline, anti anxiety medication like Alprazolam, as well as Multivitamin supplements can be advised.. White noise devices can be advised.. You can also be advised Neuromodulation.. Avoid exposure to very loud sounds and also avoid diving, swimming etc.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.