Understanding Ear Noises: Tinnitus and Inner Ear Concerns Explained
Sounds in the ear I have tinnitus, but my hearing test results were normal. Recently, I have been experiencing a rolling sound near my eardrum that lasts for about 10 seconds, and sometimes I can't hear sounds on one side, as if there is a blockage inside. It feels somewhat ...
Dr. Jian Huangqi Reply:
Hello, Yi-Yan: According to what you mentioned, it is possible that your tinnitus is caused by Eustachian tube dysfunction. You can visit an otolaryngologist for treatment, which can yield good results. Sincerely, Dr. Chien Huang-Chi, Head of Otolaryngology.[Read More] Understanding Ear Noises: Tinnitus and Inner Ear Concerns Explained
What Causes Sudden Drumming Sounds in the Ear?
What is the issue with this? Hello, this afternoon I suddenly experienced a sound in my left ear that resembles a booming noise, but I have never encountered anything like this before. What could be the issue? Thank you.
Dr. Xu Jiazhen Reply:
Hello: In response to your inquiry, the main complaint seems to manifest as tinnitus. Please follow up with an ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat) specialist for further evaluation.[Read More] What Causes Sudden Drumming Sounds in the Ear?
Understanding Tinnitus: Causes, Symptoms, and When to Seek Help
Tinnitus Hello Doctor: I am 19 years old and have rarely experienced headaches throughout my life, even during severe colds. I only recall having a headache about a year and a half ago, which seemed to be caused by a minor injury to my ear from earwax removal that led to inflamma...
Dr. Cai Zhenggu Reply:
Hello Blue Boy: Tinnitus is a symptom of inner ear disorders. You should come to the hospital for a hearing test to assess whether there is any hearing loss, and medication treatment is necessary for effective control of tinnitus.[Read More] Understanding Tinnitus: Causes, Symptoms, and When to Seek Help
Unusual Sounds in Your Ear: What Could It Mean?
Strange sounds in the ear? Dr. Hsu, recently every time I yawn or swallow, I hear a few clicking sounds in my right ear (this has been happening for over a week). However, there is no pain, and it doesn't feel like water is trapped inside, nor does it feel like the pressure ...
Dr. Xu Jiazhen Reply:
Hello: In response to your inquiry, the possible scenarios are as follows: First, the sound you hear could be due to the opening of the Eustachian tube, which is particularly noticeable when yawning, swallowing, or blowing air. Second, there may be some earwax in the external aud...[Read More] Unusual Sounds in Your Ear: What Could It Mean?
Understanding Tinnitus and Throat Issues: Causes and Treatments
Tinnitus and throat-related issues? I have been experiencing insomnia since I was young, and it gradually makes me feel nauseous. Could this be due to throat inflammation? Because of the nausea, I can't eat anything and I can't brush my teeth either, as I feel like vomi...
Dr. Cai Zhenggu Reply:
Hello Xiaoming: 1. Nausea is not related to throat inflammation. 2. Tinnitus is an issue with the inner ear nerves, and insomnia can exacerbate tinnitus. It tends to be louder at night when it is quieter. Medication can be used for treatment. Tinnitus can affect hearing, so I rec...[Read More] Understanding Tinnitus and Throat Issues: Causes and Treatments
Understanding Tinnitus: Causes and Treatments After Illness
Tinnitus issues? Hello Doctor, in early May, I visited a clinic due to a fever. After that, my fever resolved, but my runny nose didn't improve until early June. Since the fever, I have experienced tinnitus whenever I enter large malls (like Breeze Center, Taipei 101, or hos...
Dr. Jian Huangqi Reply:
Dear Miss Yining, Hello. You experienced a fever at the beginning of May, followed by a runny nose that lasted until early June, lasting about a month. Additionally, you have reported tinnitus, which indicates poor Eustachian tube function. This may be due to edema, inflammation...[Read More] Understanding Tinnitus: Causes and Treatments After Illness
Could Your Cold Be Causing Ear Ringing and Other Symptoms?
Is it the cause of a cold? A few days ago, I suddenly had thick phlegm in my throat, which was streaked with blood. Over the next few days, I also experienced hoarseness, headaches, fever, nasal congestion, and thick nasal discharge with blood streaks. The doctor diagnosed me wit...
Dr. Cai Zhenggu Reply:
Hello, those who are troubled; there are many causes of tinnitus, with common situations including: 1. Noise-induced hearing damage. 2. Long-term use of antibiotics. Forceful nose blowing can cause pressure imbalance on both sides of the eardrum, which rarely leads to tinnitus.[Read More] Could Your Cold Be Causing Ear Ringing and Other Symptoms?
Distinguishing Nasopharyngeal Cancer Symptoms from Allergic Rhinitis
The symptoms of nasopharyngeal carcinoma can be similar to those of allergic rhinitis? Hello Doctor: I often come across reports about nasopharyngeal carcinoma, which mention six major warning signs: 1. A painless hard lump in the upper neck; 2. Persistent nasal congestion on one...
Dr. Chen Junliang Reply:
Hello Mr. Hsieh: 1. The symptoms you mentioned regarding nasopharyngeal carcinoma are indeed accurate; however, conditions such as a deviated septum and chronic rhinitis have not shown a statistical correlation with nasopharyngeal carcinoma according to current data. 2. To confir...[Read More] Distinguishing Nasopharyngeal Cancer Symptoms from Allergic Rhinitis
Post-Ear Surgery: Understanding Hearing Changes and Recovery Tips
After my ear surgery..? I underwent tympanic membrane repair surgery on August 9th, and it has been a month since then. My recovery seems to be going well, but I have a question that my attending physician has not been able to understand. I asked why, after swallowing saliva some...
Dr. Cai Zhenggu Reply:
Hello, Miss Wan-Ju: There is a tube called the Eustachian tube that connects the middle ear cavity to the nasopharynx. When you swallow, the opening of the Eustachian tube opens, and the sound of your voice may seem particularly loud due to the excessive opening of the Eustachian...[Read More] Post-Ear Surgery: Understanding Hearing Changes and Recovery Tips
Understanding Dizziness: Causes and Interdisciplinary Approaches
Causes of Dizziness Hello Dr. Tsai, My father is 53 years old and experiences significant dizziness, especially when getting up in the morning and before going to bed, without any accompanying tinnitus. He had a history of dizziness in May 1999, which was treated at a nearby ot...
Dr. Cai Zhenggu Reply:
Hello Arin: 1. Dizziness is related to emotions, sleep, and work stress. 2. Our hospital's ENT department has examination equipment, and you are welcome to visit my clinic for a detailed check-up.[Read More] Understanding Dizziness: Causes and Interdisciplinary Approaches
Understanding Tinnitus: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Ringing in the left ear? Hello, I have been feeling a sensation of fullness in my left ear for the past month. The symptom includes a persistent "rumbling" sound in my left ear, which I know is only perceived by me. Is this what is referred to as tinnitus? My hearing ha...
Dr. Cai Zhenggu Reply:
Hello Mr. Wood: Based on your description, your issue may fall into two categories: 1. Eustachian tube dysfunction: This can be caused by upper respiratory infections or allergic rhinitis, with symptoms including hearing loss and a sensation of fullness in the ear, similar to hav...[Read More] Understanding Tinnitus: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Understanding Vestibular Inflammation: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Please help? Two weeks ago, I suddenly felt very dizzy. When I lay down to rest, I felt like the world was spinning, and then I started to vomit. These symptoms persisted for a while; every morning when I got out of bed, I couldn't get up. Changing positions would cause the ...
Dr. Ye Dawei Reply:
I'm sorry, but I need the content you want[Read More] Understanding Vestibular Inflammation: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Understanding Tinnitus: Causes, Symptoms, and Solutions
Tinnitus Doctor: Hello! For the past few days, I have been hearing a sound similar to "one" in my left ear, and it has been continuous for three days. The sound seems to get louder in quieter environments. I'm not sure if this qualifies as tinnitus. My current work...
Dr. Ye Dawei Reply:
Hello Mr. Hsu: Based on your description, that sound is what is known as tinnitus. The noisy work environment you are in is one of the contributing factors to the tinnitus. You should promptly visit a hospital with an audiology department for a hearing test, as well as undergo an...[Read More] Understanding Tinnitus: Causes, Symptoms, and Solutions
Can High Fever Indicate Ear Infections? Understanding ENT Concerns
Fever Hello Dr. Chen: May I ask if a sudden high fever (40 degrees Celsius) without any other symptoms could indicate otitis media? Can washing hair or swimming lead to otitis media?
Dr. Chen Junliang Reply:
Hello, Miss: Acute otitis media can indeed cause fever, but it is often accompanied by symptoms such as ear pain, discharge, tinnitus, and hearing loss, and it mostly occurs in children. When water enters the ear while washing hair or swimming, it usually leads to external otitis...[Read More] Can High Fever Indicate Ear Infections? Understanding ENT Concerns
Understanding Meniere's Disease: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Meniere's disease Dr. Chen: Hello! A few days ago, when I woke up in the morning, I suddenly felt dizzy and was unable to get out of bed for the entire morning. After visiting a major hospital in the afternoon, the preliminary diagnosis was that I might have cervical spondyl...
Dr. Chen Junliang Reply:
Hello Miss Jie: This lady, you may have misunderstood. Cervical spondylosis causing vascular compression, leading to vertebrobasilar insufficiency and Meniere's disease are two completely different conditions. Vertebrobasilar insufficiency results in inadequate blood flow to...[Read More] Understanding Meniere's Disease: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Understanding Tinnitus: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Tinnitus Hello, Doctor. I would like to ask you about a serious tinnitus issue I am experiencing. My left ear is normal, but my right ear has been experiencing severe noise almost 24 hours a day. Additionally, I occasionally have sharp pain in the temple area, similar to a migrai...
Dr. Wu Yuxin Reply:
Mary: The causes of tinnitus can include degeneration of the auditory nerve, exacerbation of chronic otitis media leading to inflammation of the auditory nerve, Eustachian tube obstruction, Meniere's disease, and acute otitis media. A detailed examination, such as audiometry...[Read More] Understanding Tinnitus: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Understanding Tinnitus: Causes, Concerns, and When to Seek Help
"Zhi Zhi Jiao" Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing tinnitus in my ears for about six years now, and I have undergone hearing tests, all of which indicated no issues. However, the ringing persists, especially louder during the quiet of the night. Should I seek medical...
Dr. Wu Yuxin Reply:
Tinnitus may be more likely associated with the degeneration of the auditory nerve. Generally, oral medications can be used for treatment, but the effects are often very slow. Some individuals may not experience any improvement even after several months of medication. In such cas...[Read More] Understanding Tinnitus: Causes, Concerns, and When to Seek Help
Effective Treatment and Care for Chronic Otitis Media: A Guide
Chronic Otitis Media I have ear canal inflammation without any other symptoms. Initially, I was treated with ointment and ear drops. After about two weeks with no improvement, I continued medication for two months and eventually recovered. However, about a week later, it recurred...
Dr. Chen Junliang Reply:
Hello, Miss Jian: First, it is important to determine whether you have otitis externa or chronic otitis media. Otitis externa is often caused by swimmers or the entry of contaminated water into the ear canal, leading to an infection of the skin in the external ear canal. Chronic ...[Read More] Effective Treatment and Care for Chronic Otitis Media: A Guide
Understanding Ear Noises: Causes and Solutions for Tinnitus
Ear problems I don't know why my ears keep ringing; it feels really loud. Also, I'm having more difficulty hearing. I don't understand why this is happening since my ears haven't been injured. Can someone tell me what's going on?
Dr. Wu Yuxin Reply:
Ms. Enoki Mushroom, based on your symptoms of persistent ringing in the ears and decreased hearing, this is generally indicative of auditory nerve degeneration. However, since you are only 25 years old, it is important to consider other factors. For instance, the use of ototoxic ...[Read More] Understanding Ear Noises: Causes and Solutions for Tinnitus
Understanding Tinnitus: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Tinnitus I have been experiencing tinnitus in both ears for over five years. It started in my left ear, with the sound gradually increasing in volume. I have visited countless hospitals and seen numerous doctors, but they all seem to conduct only hearing tests, which has left me ...
Dr. Ye Dawei Reply:
There are pure tone audiometry tests, auditory brainstem responses, computed tomography (CT), or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) examinations. Please visit my website at http://www.csie.nctu.edu.tw/~yehdawei to refer to the articles on tinnitus dated 89.7.22 and 89.3.20 under &q...[Read More] Understanding Tinnitus: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options