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Saranne, The fact that sounds are now uncomfortably loud does sound a lot like recruitment. Auditory recruitment is the condition where hearing is abnormally sensitive to changes in the intensity of
The "feeling full and fluttering" sounds possibly like eustachian tube dysfunction. Have a look at this answer: http://en.allexperts.com/q/Audiology-Otolaryngology-963/Fluttering-sensation-ear .
Hi Wayne, I'm sorry, but I cannot give you any reassurance that the tinnitus will go away. It may or it may not. I strongly suggest that you return to the ENT and have a complete audiological evaluation
Hi GC, There are so many possible diagnoses...middle ear fluid, eustachian tube dysfunction, nerve damage, fluid build-up in the inner ear, etc. You need to consult an audiologist to have your hearing
Hi Neha, If your ENT only did a hearing test, then he did not do a complete evaluation. With the symptoms that you described, you need a complete neurological workup, including an MRI. Therefore, I suggest

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