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2. Tinnitus
Symptoms
When to See Your
Doctor

3. Tinnitus affects twelve
million Americans, and
while considered an
annoyance by most, one
million of those affected are
crippled in their daily
activities due to the severity
of the condition.

4. The condition has been
described in various
ways, including sounding
like “a swishing,” “a
roaring,” “crickets
chirping,” “hissing,”
“buzzing” or “whistling” in
the ear.

5. If tinnitus comes on
suddenly, especially in
one ear, and hearing
loss occurs
simultaneously, see a
doctor.

6. Ear noise that comes on
suddenly and that is in
rhythm with your heartbeat
also requires immediate
medical evaluation as the
cause could be the result of a
sudden rise in high blood
pressure or an aneurysm.

7. A medical evaluation is
also recommended if ear
noise accompanies a
change in personality, or if
the person affected has
difficulty speaking or
moving, as this could
indicate a stroke.

8. If ear noises are
accompanied by
dizziness or pain, seek
medical care
immediately as this
could be a sign of
Meniere’s disease or a
neurological problem.

9. A doctor’s evaluation
is also recommended
if tinnitus is
accompanied by pain
or pus in the ear
which could be signs
of an ear infection.