Understanding Eustachian Tube Dysfunction and Tinnitus: What You Need to Know
Eustachian tube dysfunction (tinnitus) Hello, Doctor. About two months ago, I experienced internal ear pain, but I didn't pay much attention to it. After a few days, the pain subsided. However, a month ago, I started experiencing high-frequency tinnitus in my right ear, alon...
Dr. Xu Jiazhen Reply:
Hello: In response to your question... Eustachian tube dysfunction can be a persistent issue for patients and is prone to recurrence. It is recommended to seek long-term follow-up with a specialist. Keelung Hospital, Department of Health, Executive Yuan, Hsu Chia-Chen.[Read More] Understanding Eustachian Tube Dysfunction and Tinnitus: What You Need to Know
Understanding Wet Ears: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Wet ear Dear Dr. Hsu Chia-Chen: My ears are moist, unlike most people who have dry ears. This has been the case since birth. Whenever I eat hot food, some yellow fluid flows out. Recently, I have also experienced occasional tinnitus. I work in a steel mill; could this have an imp...
Dr. Xu Jiazhen Reply:
Hello: In response to your question... Moisture in the ears is normal and does not require special treatment. However, if you experience tinnitus or ear discharge, it is advisable to consult an otolaryngologist for further examination. Keelung Hospital, Department of Health, Exec...[Read More] Understanding Wet Ears: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Understanding Pulsatile Tinnitus: Causes, Symptoms, and When to Seek Imaging
Pulsatile tinnitus? Hello, doctor! After two weeks of redness and inflammation in the nasopharynx, I experienced tinnitus, which sometimes sounds like a motorcycle engine revving (or the sound of sawing wood), and at other times, it has a pulsating sound. I have read about the sy...
Dr. Xu Jiazhen Reply:
Hello: In response to your question... this issue is related to the function of ear ventilation. Please consult an otolaryngologist for treatment. Keelung Hospital, Department of Health, Executive Yuan. Hsu Chia-Chen.[Read More] Understanding Pulsatile Tinnitus: Causes, Symptoms, and When to Seek Imaging
Understanding Tinnitus: Insights from an ENT Specialist
Please ask again? Hello Dr. Yeh: Since I live in Kaohsiung, after consulting you online last time, I went to a large hospital in the city for an examination. The report showed that my hearing is normal and my ear pressure is also normal. I have a history of migraines (which usual...
Dr. Ye Dawei Reply:
Miss Huihui, most cases of pulsatile tinnitus are benign. Only a very small number may be caused by arteriovenous malformations in the brain, which can be detected through a CT scan or MRI. Attached is an article for your reference. ---------------------------------------------...[Read More] Understanding Tinnitus: Insights from an ENT Specialist
Understanding Tinnitus: Insights on Symptoms and Relief Strategies
Tinnitus Hello Dr. Hsu, I have never experienced tinnitus before, but since a migraine started two weeks ago, I have been hearing a humming sound in my left ear while sleeping at night (the headache usually begins at the occipital region and is mostly on the left side). During t...
Dr. Xu Jiazhen Reply:
Hello: In response to your question... It is quite common for changes in body posture to cause variations in internal pressure balance. Given your issue, it is advisable to further investigate the vestibular inner ear system. Please seek further assistance at a major hospital. De...[Read More] Understanding Tinnitus: Insights on Symptoms and Relief Strategies
Understanding Tinnitus: Causes and Solutions for Nighttime Symptoms
Tinnitus? Dear Dr. Yeh, I have never experienced tinnitus before and have no related medical history, but I have been feeling discomfort for the past week. I remember that I took pain medication due to a migraine, and during a restless night, I suddenly became aware of a roaring...
Dr. Ye Dawei Reply:
Dear Miss Huihui, please come to the clinic for a detailed examination to determine the underlying issue. My clinic hours are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday mornings. Here is a reference document for you. ┌─── ■ Yeh Da-Wei ENT Clinic Medical Education ■ ─── 2000/03/2...[Read More] Understanding Tinnitus: Causes and Solutions for Nighttime Symptoms
Understanding Tinnitus and Hearing Loss: Insights from a Recent Case
Tinnitus and hearing loss I am 38 years old and about two weeks ago, I clearly noticed persistent tinnitus in my right ear along with a decrease in hearing. Therefore, I went to the outpatient clinic at Zhongxiao Hospital for a hearing test. The results showed right ear A (10 dB)...
Dr. Xu Jiazhen Reply:
Hello: In response to your questions... 1. Hearing loss generally consists of two components: one may be the inability to hear (which you do not have), and the other is poor sound discrimination, which is usually more difficult to diagnose and can lead to uncertainty for the pati...[Read More] Understanding Tinnitus and Hearing Loss: Insights from a Recent Case
Understanding Tinnitus: Causes, Diagnosis, and When to Seek Further Testing
Tinnitus Hello Dr. Hsu, I have no prior history of ear diseases, but I have been experiencing tinnitus in my left ear for the past two months. About a month ago, I had tinnitus approximately once every two weeks, but in the last month, it has occurred almost daily, although not ...
Dr. Xu Jiazhen Reply:
Hello: In response to your question... please consult an otolaryngologist specializing in neurotology for further evaluation and treatment... Keelung Hospital, Department of Health, Executive Yuan, Hsu Chia-Chen.[Read More] Understanding Tinnitus: Causes, Diagnosis, and When to Seek Further Testing
Understanding White Spots on Tonsils: Causes and Treatments
White spots on the tonsils? Hello doctor, I have been experiencing high-pitched tinnitus in both ears for the past two months. After undergoing a hearing test, the results were normal. However, the clinic doctor noticed a white spot on my tonsils and prescribed a course of antibi...
Dr. Ye Dawei Reply:
Mr. K, 1. Regarding the issue of tinnitus, I have provided an article for your reference. 2. As for the tonsils, if there is no pain, it may be due to the natural secretions of the tonsils, which is a normal phenomenon. 3. For the issue of nasal congestion, I have also provid...[Read More] Understanding White Spots on Tonsils: Causes and Treatments
Understanding Tinnitus: Causes, Management, and Long-Term Effects
Could you please provide more details about the tinnitus issue? Hello doctor, I previously experienced tinnitus (a feeling of blockage, not a ringing sound) and went to the hospital for an examination. The doctor said it was a constitutional issue, indicating that my Eustachian t...
Dr. Xu Jiazhen Reply:
Hello: In response to your question... Eustachian tube obstruction is not easy to resolve. In addition to techniques like blowing, medication treatment may also be considered. It is recommended to follow up with a specialist for further evaluation. Keelung Hospital, Department of...[Read More] Understanding Tinnitus: Causes, Management, and Long-Term Effects
Understanding Tinnitus and Dizziness: Causes and Treatment Options
Tinnitus and dizziness? Hello, I would like to ask about some symptoms I've been experiencing over the past few days. I've been having tinnitus and dizziness. Yesterday, I visited the ENT department at National Taiwan University Hospital, where I underwent a hearing tes...
Dr. Xu Jiazhen Reply:
Hello: In response to your question, there are many different manifestations of inner ear diseases, and Meniere's disease is just one of many conditions. If you are experiencing persistent tinnitus, it is advisable to undergo further examination, as some symptoms of tinnitus...[Read More] Understanding Tinnitus and Dizziness: Causes and Treatment Options
Understanding Chronic Hypertrophic Rhinitis: Treatment Options and Questions to Ask Your Doctor
Chronic hypertrophic rhinitis Hello Doctor: I often experience nasal congestion, but I haven't paid much attention to it. At the end of February this year, I suddenly developed a high fever for unknown reasons and went to the emergency room twice in one day. The doctor order...
Dr. Cai Hongyan Reply:
1. It is recommended that you undergo laser surgery to improve your nasal congestion, which is covered by health insurance. 2. There are generally three types of surgical procedures: electrocautery, radiofrequency ablation, and minimally invasive reduction of the inferior turbina...[Read More] Understanding Chronic Hypertrophic Rhinitis: Treatment Options and Questions to Ask Your Doctor
Understanding Tinnitus: Causes, Symptoms, and Heart Connection Explained
Could you please provide more details about the tinnitus issue? Doctor, I experience tinnitus without any specific sound, but rather a feeling of blockage in my ears. When I speak, it feels like the sound is very loud inside my head. I visited an otolaryngologist, and the doctor ...
Dr. Xu Jiazhen Reply:
Hello: In response to your question, hearing the sound of the heartbeat is a phenomenon that occurs in every patient with Eustachian tube obstruction. It is recommended to conduct further examinations related to the Eustachian tube.[Read More] Understanding Tinnitus: Causes, Symptoms, and Heart Connection Explained
Can Nasal Turbinate Hypertrophy Cause Tinnitus and Ear Congestion?
Tinnitus and ear blockage? Hello, I would like to ask a question. I have a history of nasal allergies, but I haven't had a relapse for about six months to a year. One day, I suddenly experienced a loud ringing in my left ear, along with a heavy sensation of ear fullness, mak...
Dr. Hu Kexin Reply:
Hello, nasal allergies and acute rhinitis (common cold) can cause swelling of the inferior turbinates and the mucosa of the nasopharynx. This can easily lead to blockage of the Eustachian tube opening, resulting in negative pressure in the middle ear and even fluid accumulation. ...[Read More] Can Nasal Turbinate Hypertrophy Cause Tinnitus and Ear Congestion?
Understanding Tinnitus: Causes, Symptoms, and Relief Strategies
Could you please provide more details about the tinnitus issue? Doctor, I experience tinnitus whenever I don't sleep well at night, feel too fatigued, or after intense exercise. It occurs in one ear at a time (not consistently the left or right ear) and feels as if something...
Dr. Jian Huangqi Reply:
If you experience tinnitus after intense exercise and have trouble sleeping at night, you should consult an otolaryngologist (ENT specialist).[Read More] Understanding Tinnitus: Causes, Symptoms, and Relief Strategies
Understanding Tinnitus: Causes and Management for Teachers
Tinnitus I am an elementary school teacher and often have to raise my voice to stop students from making noise. Over the past three years, during the hot summer days or after staying up late the night before, I have noticed no unusual symptoms in the morning. However, as it gets ...
Dr. Xu Jiazhen Reply:
Hello: In response to your question, hyperthyroidism can also affect tinnitus and dizziness. Please visit an otolaryngology clinic for further examination. Thank you.[Read More] Understanding Tinnitus: Causes and Management for Teachers
Understanding Dizziness: Causes, Symptoms, and When to Seek Help
Dizziness Recently, I have been experiencing sudden episodes of dizziness, with the ceiling appearing to spin in a clockwise direction, especially when turning to the right. I also feel unsteady and tend to lean backward, particularly severe at night. Sometimes, this is accompani...
Dr. Xu Jiazhen Reply:
Hello: In response to your inquiry regarding your dizziness issue, it is not straightforward and may recur at any time. You should seek assistance from an otolaryngologist specializing in dizziness. A comprehensive set of dizziness tests can be conducted either as an inpatient or...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness: Causes, Symptoms, and When to Seek Help
Why Does My Nose Suddenly Drip Excessively During Exercise?
Why does the nose suddenly produce a large amount of watery discharge? Hello, ENT specialist. I would like to ask you a question: Why does my nose suddenly produce a large amount of watery discharge? The situation is as follows: Last night, while I was attending an aerobic class,...
Dr. Xu Jiazhen Reply:
Hello: In response to your inquiry, based on your chief complaint, you should visit an outpatient clinic for further physical examination and hearing tests. In Tainan, you can go to Chi Mei Medical Center or Cheng Kung University Hospital for your examination.[Read More] Why Does My Nose Suddenly Drip Excessively During Exercise?
Understanding Tinnitus: Causes, Treatments, and Concerns for Patients
Tinnitus Hello Dr. Hsu, I have been experiencing tinnitus for nearly two months, and I would like to describe my symptoms as follows: 1. This has never occurred before. 2. It only occurs in my left ear, with no dizziness or discharge as complications. 3. The symptom is a high-pit...
Dr. Xu Jiazhen Reply:
Hello: In response to your question, the main symptom of Eustachian tube dysfunction is a sensation of ear fullness, occasionally accompanied by tinnitus. If there is a mass in the nasopharynx, it is recommended to undergo a nasopharyngeal biopsy to rule out the possibility of na...[Read More] Understanding Tinnitus: Causes, Treatments, and Concerns for Patients
Understanding Ear Ringing After Diving: Causes and Treatments
Tinnitus after diving Hello, doctor! I went diving to a depth of 20 meters yesterday, and after coming back to shore, I noticed tinnitus in my right ear and some hearing loss. I also experienced balance issues while walking. After sleeping at home, my balance returned to normal, ...
Dr. Hu Kexin Reply:
Hello: Based on your description, it seems that the pressure from diving has caused issues with your middle ear and/or inner ear. It is advisable to seek assistance from an otolaryngologist as soon as possible for a clinical examination and hearing assessment to clarify the affec...[Read More] Understanding Ear Ringing After Diving: Causes and Treatments