Download FREE Practo app
Get ₹200 HealthCash
Is tinnitus curable?
Is tinnitus curable? Is tinnitus curable?
Is tinnitus curable? Is tinnitus curable?
Is tinnitus curable? Is tinnitus curable?
Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI
FREE
Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp
Didn't find the answer you are looking for?
Talk to experienced doctor online and get your health questions answered in just 5 minutes.
Tinnitus is the perception of sound (ringing, buzzing, hissing, whistling) in the ears or head without an external source.
Common causes
• Hearing loss (age-related or noise exposure)
• Ear wax or ear infection
• Eustachian tube dysfunction
• Noise exposure (headphones, loud sounds)
• Drugs (e.g., high-dose aspirin, some antibiotics)
• Stress, anxiety, lack of sleep
• Hypertension, anemia, thyroid disorders
• TMJ problems
• Rarely, vestibular schwannoma (especially unilateral tinnitus)
Next Steps
These are the some of the reasons for Tinnitus, so we need to do further evaluation regarding this to come into a proper diagnosis
Health Tips
• Otoscopic examination
• Pure tone audiometry
• Tympanometry (if indicated)
• Blood tests if suspected (Hb, TSH)
• Imaging (MRI) only if red flags present
Answered
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI
FREE
Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp
Articles you may like
Tell us what's troubling you
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.