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Tinnitus (cont.)

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  • Initial evaluation will include a complete history and physical examination of the head and neck including the various nerves in the area.
  • In some cases, your blood pressure and possibly some blood tests for hyperthyroidism may be taken. In very rare instances, a spinal tap may be performed to measure the fluid pressure in the skull and spinal cord.

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