Dr help

[Gillysboy]

Hi everyone I’m new just signed up got tinnitus in my left ear would you recommend going to see a dr for tests if so what tests do they do any advice would be very welcome

[JohnJopp]

Hi Gillysboy. Yes you should see your doctor. He won't do any tests as such but will check in your ear for any signs of an ear infection or wax buildup. If nothing is found (or if there is but treatment doesn't resolve it) he should refer you for an appointment with Ear Nose & Throat (ENT) dept. at a hospital. It's quite common to have to wait 2 or 3 months for an appointment. They will do a hearing test and look in your ears again. They will probably book you in for a MRI scan. If by that time your tinnitus hasn't improved you will probably get referred to audiology who should have someone trained to help you deal with your tinnitus.

John

[Gillysboy in reply to JohnJopp]

Thank you very much for your full reply john, i will make an appointment with my dr to get things checked out.

[JanAtherton]

I agree with John. Your initial check up will allow your doctor to see if your tinnitus is due to wax build up and they will be able to make sure there is not an ear infection. Then they will be able to refer you to your local ENT department for hearing tests.

If you have a branch of the Tinnitus association near you, they are worth checking out as they can be very helpful when you are learning to manage your tinnitus.

[Gillysboy in reply to JanAtherton]

Thanks for your input, jan atherton it’s very helpful knowing the best way forward

[JanAtherton in reply to Gillysboy]

Happy to help and to answer any questions you have about your tinnitus and I hope the doctor is able to help you too.

[Gillysboy in reply to JanAtherton]

That’s very kind, it’s nice to know your there to ask about issues I expect I will be back asking questions soon enough

[NicBTA Partner]

Hello and welcome to the British Tinnitus Association forum.

Do feel free to ask any questions, I hope that you find this a helpful and supportive place to help you manage your tinnitus.

We have some resources that you might like to check out in addition to our home here:

tinnitus.org.uk

takeontinnitus.co.uk

Helpline 0800 018 0527 (Monday-Friday 9am-5pm) (outside the UK you can call [phone])

Warmest wishes

Nic (BTA Communications Manager and Forum Administrator)