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Tinnitus

The Basics | Symptoms | Treatment

What Are the Symptoms?

The symptoms of tinnitus include:

  • A noise in the ears, such as ringing, roaring, buzzing, hissing or whistling; the noise may be intermittent or continuous.
  • Sometimes, hearing loss.

Call Your Doctor If:

  • You have tinnitus; it could be a symptom of an underlying health problem, such as high blood pressure or an underactive thyroid, that can be treated.
  • The noise is accompanied by pain or pus in the ear; these may be signs of an ear infection.
  • The noise is accompanied by dizziness; this may be a sign of Meniere's disease or a neurological problem. Seek medical care immediately.

 

Medically reviewed by Tracy Shuman, MD, July 2005.

SOURCES: American Tinnitus Foundation. American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. The Mayo Clinic. University of Texas Medical Branch.

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