You are here:
Audiology/Otolaryngology/Tinnitus
Advertisement
Question
i have had a ringing in my ears for the last month, it started in the right ear and it had a fast rythmic sound almost like a computer, as time went on i had another flat tone also. and now i hear it in the other ear as well. i can't think of any niose truama that i have had to cuse this. one doctor gave me a nasal setriod,that did, nothing, then they said i had fluid in the ears, gave me antibiotic, that did nothing, went to an ENT and have a hearing test in a week, i feel as if i am going crazy, my whole life is on hold, i can't sleep or function properly, prior to this i am pretty healhty, i never take pills for anything. can you give me some advice on what is going on?
Hi Vincent,
There are just so many different causes of tinnitus, that I would not even venture to guess without at least more information.
There are many drugs that cause tinnitus, as well as nerve damage in the ears, as well as diabetes, high blood pressure, certain tumors, fluid, etc., etc.
My advice is to wait and see what the test results are and discuss it with your ENT.
In the meantime, you may wish to check out the website for the American Tinnitus Association www.ata.org.
Hope this helps.
Harriet B. Jacobster, AuD
Board Certified in Audiology
Related Articles
Answers by Expert:
Harriet B Jacobster, Au.D.
Expertise
I am a Board Certified Doctor of Audiology with 25 years of experience. I can answer questions regarding hearing loss, both general and specific, dizziness and vertigo, auditory processing disorders, hearing aids, aural rehabilitation as well as specialized audiologic testing, i.e., Auditory Brainstem Response, VideoNystagmography, Otoacoutic Emissions. I have worked with both pediatric and adult populations. Because of my extensive musical background, I am able to respond to questions regarding the special needs of musicians.
Experience
I have been an audiologist for over 25 years with a specialty in electrophysiology of the auditory and vestibular systems and pediatric evaluations. I currently work in my private consulting practice providing services to nursing homes and schools. My Doctoral research was on specialized techniques in Auditory Brainstem Responses.
Organizations
American Academy of Audiology, -
American Speech Language Hearing Association, -
Hearing Loss Association of America
Education/Credentials
Au.D. (Doctor of Audiology), Nova Southeastern University, 2000.
Board Certified Doctor of Audiology (American Board of Audiology)
Certificate in Audiology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
©2012 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company. All rights reserved.