January 3, 2026, 02:17 PM
It might be a good idea for them to see an ENT doctor. An ENT (Ear, Throat, Nose) can perform a detailed ear and neck exam and listen with a stethoscope over the ear, neck, or skull to try to hear the sound themselves. They may also use maneuvers like having the patient change head position or gently compress certain veins to see if the sound changes. If needed, the ENT can order imaging such as a Doppler ultrasound, MRI, or CT angiography to check for vascular causes. It might be objective tinnitus.