Hearing test, Otolaryngology FAQ - Page 3

Regarding tinnitus issues? Hello Doctor: For the past two months, I have been experiencing tinnitus in my left ear every day, which lasts 24 hours. The symptoms include a feeling of fullness in the ear, ear pain, dizziness, nasal congestion, and headaches (all of the above sympto...

Temporomandibular joint inflammation Doctor: I would like to ask if temporomandibular joint (TMJ) inflammation can cause unilateral tinnitus with pulsatile characteristics synchronized with my heartbeat? I underwent an EEG and MRI, and the doctor mentioned that my ear condition i...

Unilateral tinnitus in the right ear? Hello, doctor. I have been experiencing tinnitus in my right ear for over two months without any dizziness. It is a high-pitched sound that occasionally changes to a sensation in my scalp. I visited an otolaryngology clinic the day after the ...

Issues related to ear stroke? Hello Doctor: My mother (born in 1930, has diabetes but her blood sugar is well controlled) experienced dizziness and vomiting on October 5. On October 6, she suddenly lost almost all hearing in her left ear (her right ear had already lost most of it...

Persistent high-frequency tinnitus in the left ear with bilateral hearing issues? Hello Doctor, I suddenly noticed a decline in my hearing at the beginning of this year. I often have to ask others to repeat themselves or speak louder. In mid-July, I experienced sudden tinnitus in...

Hearing degradation issues? Hello, Doctor. I would like to ask about hearing degradation. I had a hearing test last week, and the results for the decibel frequency check were normal and almost identical to last year's results. I would like to know if the lack of change in th...

A normal hearing test indicates that there is no significant damage to the ears? Hello, Doctor. I would like to ask about the results of my hearing tests. I went to two hearing aid companies for free hearing assessments, which included: 1. Otoscopic examination of the ear and mid...

Once, when I squatted down and stood up, I experienced a rapid popping sound in my left ear? I have been experiencing pulsatile tinnitus in my right ear every night for the past six months. It is a high-pitched tone that I can only hear when I am sleeping. I have undergone EEG an...

I would like to know if it is Meniere's disease? Hello, Doctor. Let me briefly describe my condition: In June, during the first episode, I initially felt a high pressure and fullness in my right ear (not the sensation of water in the ear). A few days later, when I lifted my ...

There is a low-frequency rumbling sound in the right ear when hearing? Hello Doctor: I am experiencing metallic sounds, the crinkling of plastic bags, and the clanging of pots and pans in my right ear. Occasionally, I can even hear other people talking, and there is a loud "...

Ear stroke Over a month ago, I experienced tinnitus and was unsure of its severity. I visited a general ENT clinic, fearing it might be related to an ear stroke. However, after a hearing test, they said everything was fine. They suggested that it might be due to stress and lack o...

Ear stroke I have been experiencing tinnitus for over a month. Initially, I visited a general clinic and took medication, but when there was no improvement, I tried acupuncture. Eventually, I went to a major hospital for further examination, including a hearing test. The doctor d...

Pulsatile tinnitus in the right ear? Right ear unilateral pulsatile tinnitus started with low-frequency swirling sounds, now it's high-frequency pain in the right ear, which has also spread to the left ear. I experience headaches that shift from side to side, and my left ear...

I have had pain in my right ear for a month? I am 166.5 cm tall and weigh 72 kg. I experience pulsatile tinnitus in my right ear every night. Initially, it was a low-frequency whirl, but now it has become a high-frequency single tone. My right ear hurts daily, and sometimes I fee...

Ear pain? Hello, doctor. Recently, I've been experiencing a sharp, needle-like pain in my right ear that lasts only about a second. There is also a sensation similar to neuralgia around the outer ear. I currently do not have a cold or sore throat, and there are no external i...

There is a whooshing sound in the ear? I would like to ask the doctor about a ringing sound in my ear that seems to have started after receiving a vaccine. Initially, it only occurred in certain positions, but now it happens 24 hours a day. After researching online, I feel it mig...

Tinnitus has been a concern for one year? Hello, I have visited the ENT department at Taipei Hospital multiple times for tinnitus. I underwent detailed hearing tests, including a pressure test in a soundproof room, and the results showed normal hearing without any damage. However...

Recovery speed after intratympanic steroid injection for unexplained ear fullness? In mid-January, I received a phone call and noticed that I couldn't hear clearly in my left ear. However, after a hearing test, the results were normal. Starting in February, I began experienc...

Oral ulceration On April 28, I developed a sore in my mouth that kept getting larger, and new ulcers appeared in other areas. I visited the ENT department on May 3, and on May 4, I experienced a dry and painful throat. By May 6, I had two ulcers initially, but then two more appea...

Neck muscle stiffness causing abnormal amplification of hearing? Recently, while exercising outdoors, I accidentally got chilled by the cold wind, which caused me to shiver for a while after returning to my dormitory. Later, during the weekend at home, I sometimes hear a high-fre...