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Ringing in the Ears

Alternate Names : Tinnitus

Ringing in the Ears | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring | Pictures and Images | Attribution


What other signs and symptoms are associated with this symptom?

The healthcare provider will ask about several things, including:

  • what medications the person takes
  • what other medical conditions the person has
  • what type of noise is heard, such as ringing, buzzing, blowing, roaring, or another sound
  • when the ringing started
  • whether any hearing impairment is associated with the ringing
  • whether the ringing came on gradually or started suddenly
  • whether the ringing is constant or if it comes and goes
  • whether the sound can be heard when there is noise in the room, or only in a quiet setting
  • The provider also may ask about other symptoms, including dizziness, headaches, ear pain, nausea or vomiting, and visual impairments.


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    Author: Adam Brochert, MD
    Reviewer: Eileen McLaughlin, RN, BSN
    Date Reviewed: 08/06/01









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