Medical Questions > Conditions and Diseases > Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders Forum

Testing for the causes of tinnitis

Must Read
Cough
Do you know the three main reasons we cough? Learn common causes of cough and when coughing might indicate a more serious health problem....
Read more >>
Cough Causes and Risk Factors
Coughing is normal. But what can cause more troublesome coughs? Learn more about possible causes of cough here....
Read more >>
Cough Symptoms
When should you see a doctor about cough symptoms? When are symptoms a sign of further complications? Learn about cough symptoms basics here....
Read more >>
Conditions and Diseases
Testing for cause of seizures ?
testing for chlamydial infections
HIV testing??
Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders
Testing for vasomotor rhinitis
Testing for chronic infection of the nas...
Earache and swelling along the jawline.
Related Topics
Testing for the cause of frequent blacko...
Testing sterility ?
Testing for pregnancy and ectopic pregna...
User Profile
January 12th, 2010
My mother is 78 years old and she has constant noise in her head.The sound remanids forest. Sometimes is more intense then other times. It is not related with the high blood pressure. Most of the time her blood pressure is low. She is taking medications for arteriosclerosis, but her holesterol level was all her life good. She is taking also pills for high blood pressuere prescribed by her doc. Her blood pressure most of the time is low, sometimes go high. The noise in her head is for a very ling time.Sometimes is more intense then other times. She can not hear as well. Doc. told her that she wont be able to cure that and is giving her some meds. that are not helping her at all and we not really know what that could be. I read about veins that with the age they become narrow and are slowing down blood flow, could this be a reason? She also worked in the environment with a lot of noise. Sometimes she is filling dissy, especially when she is tired.


Did you find this post helpful?
|
User Profile
replied January 14th, 2010
Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders Answer A9145
Thank you for your question on ehealthforum.com

Constant noise or sound in the head may be due to ringing in the ears which is called tinnitus. An individual perceives this in the absence of any outside sounds. It happens in various ENT disorders like exposure to a loud sound like a gun shot, and resolves without any treatment in most cases within hours. Tinnitus can also be due to sensorineural hearing loss and is also common. In these cases tinnitus is the symptom of an underlying hearing problem. From the history of your mother, it appears to be more related to an ENT problem.

All cases of tinnitus, especially those associated with hearing problems should be thoroughly investigated by an ENT specialist. Sometimes, tinnitus is one-sided due to problems in one ear.

Examination is performed to exclude hearing problems, ENT problems, problems related to the carotid artery and the jugular vein in addition to the temporomandibular joint. TMJ problems can cause noise within the head but this is not continuous.

Your mother's symptom of noise requires a thorough ENT examination before any other examination is contemplated. Please take the opinion of an otorhinolaryngologist. Thank you.



|
Did you find this post helpful?
Comments (1)
This question has been answered by the doctor. This topic is now open for public discussion, however no comments below this point will be answered by a doctor.
Sign up for FREE weekly health tips!
... Saving
Ask a doctor

eHealthPedia Articles
Bad Breath
Bad Breath Causes and Risk Factors
Bad Breath Diagnosis
Bad Breath Symptoms
Bad Breath Treatment
DISCLAIMER: "Ask a Doctor" questions are answered by certified physicians and other medical professionals. For more information about experts participating in the "Ask a Doctor" Network, please visit our medical experts page. You may also visit our Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders , for moderated patient to patient support and information.

The information provided on eHealth Forum is designed to improve, not replace, the relationship between a patient and his/her own physician. Personal consultation(s) with a qualified medical professional is the proper means for diagnosing any medical condition.