Tinnitus: sensation of noise such as a ringing or roaring in the ears.
Tinnitus can be a Migraine symptom, particularly basilar-type Migraine, and idiopathic intracranial hypertension (pseudotumor cerebri).
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Medical review by John Claude Krusz, PhD, MD.
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Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
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