Recently I had a head MRI , and the results showed a few tiny punctate s T2 hyerperintense white matter , and microvascular ischemic changes. I had ther MRI due to a buzzing/ringing in my head, more prominant on the left side. The doctor said it was small strokes, and the buzzing/ringing in my head is damage done by the small strokes, and it is not fixable. Should this be a big red flag for me, or do I just live with it and carry on as usual? Gail A.
Hellenes your neurologist is saying the right thing, that tinnitus in your ear could be due to the small infarcts that are more common in diabetics, hypertensive patients and age related vascular damage. The buzzing can continue for some time, but eventually it goes away spontaneously and an ENT SPECIALIST REVIEW WILL ALSO HELP TO CHECK YOUR EARS CAPABILITIES OR ANY SOURCE OF BUZZING. Donot worry, I know its disturbing, but with time you will become tolerant to it or you can start SSRI and strict blood pressure and sugar control if any ? Hope this helps