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    Ringing in ears, Taste words when they are heard and Tenderness to touch

    WebMD Symptom Checker helps you find the most common medical conditions indicated by the symptoms ringing in ears, taste words when they are heard and tenderness to touch including Tinnitus, Aspirin poisoning, and Exposure to loud noise.

    There are 12 conditions associated with ringing in ears, taste words when they are heard and tenderness to touch. The links below will provide you with more detailed information on these medical conditions from the WebMD Symptom Checker and help provide a better understanding of causes and treatment of these related conditions.

    • Tinnitus

      Tinnitus is a ringing, buzzing, clicking, hissing, or roaring sound in the ears.

    • Aspirin poisoning

      Aspirin poisoning is a medical emergency and can cause nausea, vomiting, drowsiness and more.

    • Exposure to loud noise

      Symptoms include ringing in the ears (tinnitus), pressure or fullness in the ears.

    • Ear canal infection

      Symptoms of an ear canal infection include ear pain and itching, decreased hearing, drainage and more.

    • Hematoma

      A hematoma is a collection of blood in the tissue outside of a damaged blood vessel, usually after an injury.

    • Meniere's disease

      Meniere's disease is a chronic inner ear condition that causes vertigo or extreme dizziness, and more.

    • Cellulitis

      Cellulitis, a bacterial infection of the skin, causes red, tender skin that is usually swollen and warm.

    • Abscess

      A skin abscess, or boil, is a swollen, painful, red and warm lump of skin that may rupture and drain pus.

    • Epidermal (sebaceous) cyst

      Epidermal (sebaceous) cysts are painless, moveable lumps that form beneath the skin's surface.

    • Synaesthesia

      Synesthesia is a harmless condition in which the senses merge in unusual ways.

    • Labyrinthitis

      Labyrinthitis, an infection and swelling in the inner ear, and may cause vertigo or hearing loss.

    • Bruise or contusion

      Bruises, or contusions, cause skin discoloration, swelling and tenderness.

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