what can cause a CONSTANT ringing in ones ears its getting worse buy the week  a midium high pich "hiss"
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I have the same thing and I looked it up on the internet and a big cause of that is chocolate be cause of the caffine I qiute eating chocolate and dring decaf and stay away from alot of soda that has caffine in them there could also other reasons for it and it could be inner ear problems but I would go to the dr and find out what is causing it. I should take my own advise but I have a fear of drs, god bless.
161050
ringing in the ear can be caused by many things and the best way to treat it is to first find out what is causing the problem.  this requires extensive testing done by someone with experience and education.  there are some drugs but the etiology would need to be confirmed before drug treatment can be attempted.  There is nothing so new and revolutionary that i have heard or read about.  You still need to get a profesional opinion on this one.
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You are not losing your hearing, but you will hear a little less due to the ringing. It is the air rushing in your ear canal It is called Tinnitus, ( I think I spelled it right )nerve transmits impules to the brain it is the vibration produced from the external soundswaves ( like air) rushing. I have it ,for the past 7 years now.\nBut your Dr. can tell you more.
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it's called Tinnitis, and it's usually caused by damage to the inner ear.\n\nit's a lifelong curse, i'm afraid - so get used to it.  if it ever gets so bad it's driving you crazy, they can give you a specially made hearing aid that generates noise of the approximate same type constantly, which will train your brain into ignoring it.\n\ni've got it, and it usually dosen't bother me that much...
1069257
Try Gingko Biloba it's used for Tinnitus or ringing in the ears.
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You've got tinnitus.  I have it too.  There's nothing to cure it, although there's some new herbal type pill that claims to reduce the ringing.  I don't believe it.  I've had tinnitus since I was a child.  It came from a very severe dual ear infection that damaged my eardrums.  At night, it's the worst due to the silence.  I meditate to help ignore the ringing & to relax into sleep.  I've been told one day, I'll have to wear hearing aids.  I get my hearing checked every 6 months too.  I've got 9% hearing loss in both ears & I'm just 33.
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well u can probably go to the doctor and have them clean it out for you. my ears were terribly blocked once and the doctor used some thing with water to clear it out.
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Tinnitus          \nit is called Tinnitus\n \nTinnitus, or 'ringing in the ears', refers to hearing sounds such as tones, whistling, wind rushing, crickets, etc. that aren't acoustically generated. In other words, a person with Tinnitus can hear them in a quiet room. The most common Tinnitus sound is a tone.\n\nMost people experience a temporary Tinnitus condition at some point in their life, such as after a loud concert, or as a complication to an inner ear infection. Unfortunately for more than 16% of the adult population, this condition is chronic - it never goes away. Of the 50+ million people in North America with chronic Tinnitus, 12 million have a severe case. For these people it is not unusual to perceive a tone greater than 90 dB-SPL. Note that 80dB-SPL is the level in industry at which a hearing conservation program is required. (Room-level conversation is typically 65 dB-SPL and a jet engine is around 110 dB-SPL) \n\nChronic Tinnitus can be caused in a number of ways: an over-exposure to constant loud or explosive noise (on the job exposure is a common source), reaction to medication, a head injury (car crashes are a common source), complication of illness, and others. \n\nOne of the most common complaints related to Tinnitus is that it adversely affects sleeping patterns. Sufferers find they can't get to sleep in a quiet room because of the annoying sound they perceive in their head. For many, this results in being progressively sleep deprived, and can start a downward spiral in psychological health. The reality is that Tinnitus is the only hearing affliction where anxiety, depression, and contemplating suicide are normal psychological complications. For most sufferers, their perceived level of Tinnitus is not constant and can worsen from exposure to high intensity noise, negative emotional pressures, heavy physical exertion, caffeine, salt, tobacco, allergens, and certain medications. Note that a common complication of aspirin for Tinnitus sufferers is that it temporarily worsens (makes louder) their Tinnitus. \n\nOutside of a cure, the most common desire of Tinnitus sufferers is to be able to control their Tinnitus rather than have it control them. A major factor in this is being able to sleep well and have the energy to face Tinnitus every day. When Tinnitus sufferers feel they have control, they are able to lead productive lives and many are able to get off all medications. The key to getting control is working with an audiologist to establish a personal Tinnitus management program. \n\nA Tinnitus Management program is a set of coping strategies that may vary depending on the level of activity and environment. It rarely is a one-component program. Typical program components include hearing aids, masking, residual inhibition, dietary and lifestyle changes, counseling, and support groups
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Go to the doctor.  It could be an infection and with tubes that can cause deafness.  Hope you feel better soon.
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I think other answers are great but these methods will work only after you have the problem. \nPlease try to eliminate the root cause of the problem. Which in most cases is the overacidity. \nPlease look at my today's response under ringing of the years.\n- avoid or eliminate acidic foods; take papaya enzyme, calcium and magnesium to reduce existing acidity. also no whole grains please. try Jergens soap. also no hot shower please.\nyou may feel difference after 10 days \ngood luck
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The high pitched sounds you describe sound like a condition called "tinnitus". You might get more information if you look for that word, for example with an internet search engine.\n\nHave you seen an Audiologist as well as a Neurologist? If not, it might help as they may be able to give you more information and support.
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Hi there -\n\nI sometimes have the same problem with the metal sounds - especially if it's really quiet.  I was considering going to a hearing specialist to check for damage.  I know that if you have hearing damage your ears "ring" and I'm wondering if what I'm hearing is similar?  It's enough to make you crazy if you can't get it to go away or get your mind on something else.  I'd definately check with either your general practioner or a hearing specialist.  I think I'll be going soon myself.  You're not alone!
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"Tinnitus is the medical term for ringing in the ears and it is a very common phenomenon. Nearly 36 million Americans suffer from this tinnitus which may come and go, or you may be aware of a continuous sound. It can vary in pitch from a low roar to a high squeal or whine, and you may hear it in one or both ears. When the ringing is constant, it can be annoying and distracting. More than seven million people are afflicted so severely that they cannot lead normal lives.\n\nMost tinnitus comes from damage to the microscopic endings of the hearing nerve in the inner ear. The health of these nerve endings is important for acute hearing, and injury to them brings on hearing loss and often tinnitus. If you are older, advancing age is generally accompanied by a certain amount of hearing nerve impairment and tinnitus. If you are younger, exposure to loud noise is probably the leading cause of tinnitus, and often damages hearing as well.\n\nTinnitus may also be caused by allergy, high or low blood pressure (blood circulation problems), a tumor, diabetes, thyroid problems, injury to the head or neck, and a variety of other causes including medications such as anti-inflammatories, antibiotics, sedatives, antidepressants, and aspirin. If you take aspirin and your ears ring, talk to your doctor about dosage in relation to your size.\n\nTreatment will be quite different in each case of tinnitus. It is important to see an otolaryngologist to investigate the cause of your tinnitus so that the best treatment can be determined."\n\n\n\nThe website below contains a lot more information on ringing in the ear.
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COULD BE FROM A BLOCKED ESTACIAN TUBE. AN INNER EAR INFECTION, EAR WAX BUILD UP OR FROM TINNITUS. DO YOU ALSO HEAR RINGING AND/OR BUZZING IN THE EAR. IS YOUR HEARING ALSO ON THE DECLINE? SEE AN EAR.NOSE.THROAT DOC ASAP..
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I would not think the two are related. You might want to check with your doctor to be sure. Ringing in the ear, aka "tinitus", can be from aging or from listening to music that is too loud. Again, you should check with your dr. to find out.
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Sounds to me, you might have tinnitus like I do! See an ENT, the'll have you get an MRI of the head and if they don't find anything wrong, I'm afraid they'll tell you what they told me, learn to live with it which is easy for them to say!! I've had it for a year now and I don't mean to discourage you but the noise drives you crazy!!!
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Tinnitus can be due to a lot of things: certain medications like aspirin, diuretics etc; hearing loss; meniere's disease or even a tumor.  Sometimes, the cause is unknown, too.  Usually, you would be referred to an otolaryngologist and they will check your ears and order a hearing test.  Depending on the results, they will either prescribe meds, hearing aids or ask for further work ups to be done (MRI/CT scan - if they suspect a tumor).  So please see your doctor first before going for alternative therapy.\n\nAfter reading your additional details: maybe it would help to get a new hearing test and see if it has changed ... your diagnosis may change too since it seems like its been years since you have last been seen by your doctor ... if there is nothing worse than a hearing loss (or even none) then hearing aids may help - just to dampen the sound of the tinnitus - you may also try turning on the radio/TV at a low level at night - again, to mask the tinnitus (usually tinnitus is worse at night).  Hope this helps!