Recurrent Fluttering and Vibrations in B

2026-11-04 18:32:51
Hello Doctors, I am a 30-year-old male from Kalyani, West Bengal, experiencing recurrent episodes of fluttering, vibrating and thumping sensations inside my ears, which feel like involuntary muscle contractions. I suspect middle ear myoclonus (MEM), possibly involving the tensor tympani or stapedius muscle. My symptoms began in 2023. They improved considerably during 2024–2025, but I have experienced recurrent episodes since then, affecting both ears. The symptoms are intermittent and can involve: - Fluttering, rapid vibrations or thumping sensations inside the ear. - Involuntary muscle spasms that sometimes occur after waking up, yawning or hiccupping. - Occasional episodes affecting either ear, sometimes both. - Periods of improvement followed by unexpected relapses.
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Further evaluation needed Hearing assessment to be done
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Consult Immediately
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Avoid loud noise

Answered2026-11-09 12:27:34

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Hi Greetings Ringing sensation, fluttering in the ear or tinnitus have a lot of causes. Ranging from basic wax in the ear to inner ear issues
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Needs complete clinical evaluation. Otoendoscopy of the ear followed by Pure tone audiometry and Impedance audiometry. to consult for further opinion.

Answered2026-11-09 19:03:01

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