Question: I've experienced ear noise (tinnitus) due to an ear infection. Will it fade once the anti-biotics work?

Or is the damage permanent? Well, the infection came about after having my ear syringed for wax. The ringing was around back then, which is a symptom as I understand, but it's got worse since the infection took hold.

Answer: that is not a normal symptom of a middle or outer ear infection. I would recommend that you get a hearing test IMMEDIATELY - you may need to start steroids....time is a factor.

It is possible that you already had tinnitus before the ear infection and only notice it now because your ear is plugged, but I would not risk the hearing in that ear on that premise. If this has been going on for longer than a week, there may be nothing that can be done.

If you have tinnitus....you have my deepest sympathy,it may fade or it may not. The noises experienced are from buzzing--fizzing--hissing. It is caused by iritation of the inner ear. If you live in the US and your doctor or specialist has given you the anti-biotics and the noises has lessened...it may cure and the same if you live in the UK. If your ear does not improve then those pills were just a sedative to calm you. In my opinion there is no real cure for tinnitus. Once again you have my deepest sympathy.