Could My Tinnitus Be Caused by an Ear Infection?

[Brandon joseph]

I visited an ent specialist yesterday and she said my inner ear has fluids in it or something is being blocked somewhere causing the T i did experience an ear infection 2 years ago and that was when i first noticed the ringing in my head and completely went into panic mode but my gp gave me some meds and it went away im thinking now maybe i should have just gone back by him.... Im hoping it really is an ear infection and it goes away soon

 

[Owen]

The short answer is yes. Many people, including some doctors incorrectly see it as a result of acoustic trauma, but hormonal changes, ETD, Viruses, TMJ, acoustic schwannoma, perilymph fistula and brain damage are all also possible causes - amongst others.