Question: I have tinnitus, and i ve had it for a while, but it does not affect my hearing, i hear perfectly fine and my doctor says my ears are perfectly fine, will my ears get worse or is my hearing fine? or is my doctor incorrect? i am very paranoid about these things and its been bothering me for a while.

Answer: it's basically ringing in the ears. if your doctor says you have no hearing loss and your ears are okay, it's probably nothing to worry about. some causes of tinnitus can be:A buildup of earwax. Medications, especially antibiotics or large amounts of aspirin. Drinking an excessive amount of alcohol or caffeinated beverages. Hearing loss that may accompany aging (presbycusis). Ear infections or eardrum rupture. Dental or other problems affecting the mouth, such as temporomandibular (TM) problems. Injuries, such as whiplash or a direct blow to the ear or head. Injury to the inner ear following surgery or radiation therapy to the head or neck. A rapid change in environmental pressure (barotrauma). Severe weight loss from malnutrition or excessive dieting. Repeated exercise with the neck in a hyperextended position, such as when bicycle riding. Blood flow (vascular) problems, such as carotid atherosclerosis, AV malformations, and high blood pressure (hypertension). Nerve problems (neurologic disorders), such as multiple sclerosis or migraine headache.

if you're really unsure of your doctors diagnosis, get a second opinion.