Ringing In The Ears (Tinnitus): Check Your Symptoms
When to See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:Do you have new tinnitus with other symptoms?
See significance of new tinnitus if you need information to help you answer the questions below.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.
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Call your health professional immediately if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
- Yes
- Yes
Do you have vertigo?
Do you feel like you have lost your balance?
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Call your health professional today if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
- Yes
- Yes
Do you have hearing loss?
Do you have nausea or vomiting?
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You may wait to see if the symptoms improve over the next 24 hours (or specified time period) if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
- Yes
Have you been in a car crash that set off the air bag within the last 2 weeks?
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You need an appointment within the next 1 to 2 weeks if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
- Yes
Have you had new tinnitus without other symptoms for longer than 2 weeks?
If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.
| Last updated: | February 13, 2008 |
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| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS |
| Reviewed By: | , Donald R. Mintz, MD - Otolaryngology |
| Editors: | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Tracy Landauer |
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