What is a common cause for ringing in the ears?
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What is tinnitus?\n\nTinnitus is a ringing, swishing, or other type of noise that seems to originate in the ear or head. In many cases it is not a serious problem, but rather a nuisance that may in time go away. It is not a single disease, but a symptom of an underlying condition. Nearly 36 million Americans suffer from this disorder. In almost all cases, only the patient can hear the noise.\n\nWhat causes tinnitus?\n\nTinnitus can arise in any of the four sections of the ear: the outer ear, the middle ear, the inner ear, and the brain. Some tinnitus or head noise is normal. If for example, one goes into a sound proof booth and normal outside noise is diminished, one becomes aware of these normal sounds. We are usually not aware of these normal body sounds, because outside noise "masks" them. Anything, such as wax or a foreign body in the external ear, that blocks these background sounds will cause us to be more aware of our own head sounds. Fluid, infection, or disease of the middle ear bones or ear drum (tympanic membrane) can also cause tinnitus.\n\nOne of the most common causes of tinnitus is damage to the microscopic endings of the hearing nerve in the inner ear. Advancing age is generally accompanied by a certain amount of hearing nerve impairment, and consequently tinnitus. Loud noise exposure is a very common cause of tinnitus today, and it often damages hearing as well. Unfortunately, many people are unconcerned about the harmful effects of excessively loud noise, firearms, and high intensity music. Some medications (aspirin, for example) and other diseases of the inner ear (Meniere's syndrome) can cause tinnitus. Tinnitus can in rare situations be a symptom of such serious problems as an aneurysm or a brain tumor (acoustic tumor).
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You may be hard at hearing, have a sharp pain in your ears, and hear continuous a ringing noise. If you have any of these symptoms I suggest you see a doctor and tune down your music if at all possible.
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Very seriously, you need to visit a doctor. There are many things that can cause this & none of them good. When it comes down to it, the doctor is going to have to determine what the problem is &, only then, will he or she be able to do something to help you.\n\nI don't want to scare you but the ringing sensations can actually signal something very serious so you shouldn't take it lightly...\n\nGood luck!
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probably have a ear infection, see a dr. or ear, throat, and nose speciallist
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You may have a condition called Tinnitus.  Variously pronounced Tin I tus, or  Tin ee tus.  It can be caused by several things.  Among them are: insult or injury to hearing or certain drugs.  Aspirin will cause it on a temporary basis.  It can get very loud.  William Shatner (Captain Kirk) once head of the Tinnitus Foundation, complains of loud roaring in his ears.  It is annoying but no real threat.  I have it from time to time.  See a doctor for latest treatments.
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I have had tinnitus many times over ten years or so, with me it just comes and goes away again on it`s own.I don`t know what causes it and I`ve never had treatment for it.Have you tried a web search for tinnitus or  medical encyclopedia? good luck.
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What you describe is called tinnitus. Pronounced "tin'-nih-tuss" and "tin-nye'-tuss).  It's very common and usually benign, just annoying.  However, it can be caused by some conditions that are not so nice.  I used to work Head & Neck surgery.  Have it checked out by an ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat specialist).
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ringing in the ears is called Tinnitus \n\nCauses for Tinnitus or ringing in the ear: \n\nAge-related tinnitus causes - hearing loss (presbycusis) occurring usually around age 60. \n\nTrauma-related tinnitus causes - damage to the inner ear (could result from excessive exposure to loud sound). \n\nLong-term use of medications such as aspirin (in large doses), quinine (used in treatment of malaria), antibiotics and anti-inflammatory can be tinnitus causes. Often the unwanted noises disappear once the drugs are discontinued. \n\nTemporomandibular joint problems (jaw disorders resulting in clicking or grating noises) can be one of the tinnitus causes. \n\nOtosclerosis (stiffening of the bones in the middle ear). \n\nTrauma or injury to the head or neck can be a tinnitus cause. \n\nEar wax – Buildup of excess wax in the ear can reduce your ability to hear outside noises, and can be tinnitus causes by causing you to hear internal noises better. \n\nEar infection – If an infection reduces your ability to hear outside noises, you are more likely to hear the noises related to Tinnitus. \n\nAtherosclerosis – Buildup of cholesterol and other fatty deposits causes tinnitus by causing the middle and inner ear to loose its elasticity which causes the blood flow to become more forceful which makes it easier for the ear to detect the beats. \n\nHigh blood pressure – High blood pressure and factors that increase the blood pressure such as stress, alcohol and caffeine are tinnitus causes and can make the sounds more noticeable. \n\nFood--Specific foods may trigger tinnitus. Problem foods include red wine, grain-based spirits, cheese, and chocolate. Tinnitus may also be caused by foods rich in salicylates (the same ingredient as in aspirin, which also causes tinnitus when taken in large amounts).  \n\nGrowths/tumors--Acoustic neuromas, glomous tumors, otosclerosis may all be tinnitus causes. Surgery may be recommended. \n\nStress--Stress is not a direct cause of tinnitus, but it may generally make an already existing case worse. \n\nSince tinnitus might be a symptom of another health problem, see your doctor for any hearing concerns.  Caffeine, tobacco, alcohol, aspirin, antihistamines, and prescription or even over-the-counter medications can aggravate existing tinnitus and are tinnitus causes.  Although there remains no cure, tinnitus symptoms can be overcome.  RingStop is designed to safely relieve and prevent tinnitus and ear noise symptoms.
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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!
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You’ve just settled in for a long, relaxing flight. But then you start to feel pressure and discomfort in your ears. There’s some pain. And sounds are somewhat muffled. You may be experiencing a condition known as airplane ear.\nEar pain associated with flying is due to unequal pressure between your middle ear and the cabin of the airplane. Normally, the eustachian tube, which connects your middle ear to the back of your nose and throat, equalizes the pressure. But if the tube is blocked because of congestion or some other problem, the unequal pressure on your eardrum may impair your hearing and cause ringing in your ear (tinnitus), dizziness and ear pain. If the eustachian tube is completely blocked, pressure changes may be severe enough to cause fluid buildup, ruptured capillaries and bleeding in your middle ear.
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look up "tinnitus". or maybe its just one "n". that will explain it.
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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...
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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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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 tinnitus.\nI doesn't have to have to mean anything and some people live with it all their lives.\nPersonally, when my ears are ringing it means I'm stressed and either my blood pressure is rising or I'm gritting my teeth, which causes my jaw muscles to tighten.
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This is from personal research and experience.  Tinnitus is caused by dehydration - not drinking enough water.  If you increase you water intake, most commonly it will go away.  If that doesn't work, then try the rest.\n\nBTW - coffe and tea do not count.  They deplete the body of water.  Soda is not really good either.  Water, juice, milk, iced tea... are best.
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Yeah tinitis, commons causes\n\nLoad Music\nYour Screaming Children\nAspirin overdosing\n\nMine still ring from all the rock concerts I used to go to.  \nNow my kids are finishing them off.