tinnitus

[cecil39]

has anyone noticed that their tinnitus seems noisier when they are ill, having just recovered from a chest infection i know the noise in my ears is not so loud now as it was when i was ill, but when i told my Doctor this he did'nt seem to agree that it could be the case, but i kow it was.

[Sqad]

Well, I don't have tinnitus but i speak with a little knowledge of the subject.
One kind of tinnitus is caused by an abnormal flow of blood through the blood vessels of the inner ear. Inflammation from whatever source or wherever such as a chest infection would increase the blood supply, widen the blood vessels and accentuate the perception of tinnitus.

You are correct.

[Mosaic]

I experience this as well - especially if I am daft enough to get a hangover...it can sound as loud as a buzzer when I'm badly run-down.

[cecil39]

thanks everyone, i am so glad for that explanation Sqad, i never told my Dr either for years untill i noticed the increase in noise when i was ill, and then he did'nt seem interested, its nice to know others have noticed this as well.

[Lanson11]

Yes, just had a cough and got two extra noises in my ear. One low, like a transport plane, the other a bit higher, but they've gone now. I've still got the crickets singing, though!