I have had tinnitus (ringing/noise in my ears) for about 1 year. Sounds come like teeeee from ears and head kind of ringing sound. It started in my left ear, but now I hear it in my right ear as well. Sometimes I also feel the sound coming from the middle of my head. My symptoms get worse when cold air or water enters my ears. The noise becomes louder. Stress and anxiety also make the tinnitus worse. When my symptoms become very severe, I can hear the noise from the center of my head too. Sweating and mild sunlight sometimes make the noise feel a little less noticeable. About 2 months before my tinnitus started, a bomb/firecracker exploded near my ear. I have also been suffering from depression, anxiety, and panic attacks for the last 4–5 years. I do not tolerate cold weather well. My tinnitus is usually worse in winter. During cold weather, I often feel increased ear pressure, ear pain, and louder tinnitus. These symptoms can occur in summer too, but they are usually less severe.
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The patient presents with chronic tinnitus which is aggravated by cold stimuli and stress. The onset followed a traumatic event (explosion), which may indicate a link to anxiety and heightened sensitivity. The associated symptoms of depression and panic attacks suggest a possible psychosomatic component. The patient's intolerance to cold and associated ear pressure further supports the need for targeted homeopathic treatment.
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I have had tinnitus (ringing/noise in my ears) for about 1 year. Sounds come like teeeee from ears and head kind of ringing sound. It started in my left ear, but now I hear it in my right ear as well. Sometimes I also feel the sound coming from the middle of my head. My symptoms get worse when cold air or water enters my ears. The noise becomes louder. Stress and anxiety also make the tinnitus worse. When my symptoms become very severe, I can hear the noise from the center of my head too. Sweating and mild sunlight sometimes make the noise feel a little less noticeable. About 2 months before my tinnitus started, a bomb/firecracker exploded near my ear. I have also been suffering from depression, anxiety, and panic attacks for the last 4–5 years. I do not tolerate cold weather well. My tinnitus is usually worse in winter. During cold weather, I often feel increased ear pressure, ear pain, and louder tinnitus. These symptoms can occur in summer too, but they are usually less severe.