Ringing in my ears?

Question

I have tried some diffrent meds that did not help. I even have tried the candeling. It did not help. The ring is very tiresome.

Answer 1

Ringing in the Ears (Tinnitus)

Topic Overview

Illustration of the anatomy of the ear Many people experience an occasional ringing (or roaring, hissing, buzzing, or tinkling) in their ears (see an illustration of the earClick here to see an illustration.). The sound usually lasts only a few minutes. If it becomes persistent, you may have tinnitus. Tinnitus is most common in people over age 40. It affects men more often than women.

There are two main types of tinnitus:

* Vibratory tinnitus is often caused by mechanical sounds created by muscle contractions near the ear, changes in the ear canal, or blood flow (vascular) problems involving the face or neck. You may hear sounds such as your own pulse or the contractions of your muscles.
* Nonvibratory tinnitus is caused by problems in the central or peripheral nerves involved with hearing. You may hear sounds in one or both ears. Sometimes this type of tinnitus is described as coming from inside the head.



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Ringing in the Ears (Tinnitus)

Topic Overview

Tinnitus is usually caused by prolonged exposure to loud noise (acoustic trauma), which damages to the nerves in the inner ear. However, tinnitus can occur with all types of hearing loss and may be a symptom of almost any ear disorder. Other possible causes of tinnitus include:

* A buildup of earwax.
* Medications, especially antibiotics or large amounts of aspirin.
* Drinking an excessive amount of alcohol or caffeinated beverages.
* Hearing loss that may accompany aging (presbycusis).
* Ear infections or eardrum rupture.
* Dental or other problems affecting the mouth, such as temporomandibular (TM) problems.
* Injuries, such as whiplash or a direct blow to the ear or head.
* Injury to the inner ear following surgery or radiation therapy to the head or neck.
* A rapid change in environmental pressure (barotrauma).
* Severe weight loss from malnutrition or excessive dieting.
* Repeated exercise with the neck in a hyperextended position, such as when bicycle riding.
* Blood flow (vascular) problems, such as carotid atherosclerosis, AV malformations, and high blood pressure (hypertension).
* Nerve problems (neurologic disorders), such as multiple sclerosis or migraine headache.
* Other diseases. These may include:
o Acoustic neuroma.
o Anemia.
o Labyrinthitis.
o Ménière's disease.
o Otosclerosis.
o Thyroid disease.

Most tinnitus that comes and goes (intermittent) does not require medical treatment. However, if tinnitus is accompanied by other symptoms, becomes persistent, or starts to localize to one ear, a visit to a health professional usually is needed. Often there is no cure for tinnitus, but your health professional can help you learn how to live with the problem.

Review the Emergencies and Check Your Symptoms sections to determine if and when you need to see a health professional.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

In tinnitus, the sounds a person hears are actually perceptions. Since there's no actual source, they are often referred to as "phantom noises". I read that about 8% of all people in the US suffer from tinnitus so you are not the only one who hears these strange noises.

Tinnitus is actually not a disease. It is actually a symptom of a problem that is rooted deep, somewhere within your body. The problem could be a simple one like an infection in the ear, or even simpler, such as ear wax. Just clear the wax and get the infection treated, and the noises could go away. In some people, it could even be the result of a side-effect of a drug they took. Or it could be more complicated.

If you want to know more about this condition and wnat to learn how to solve naturally your problems with these annoying noises you should read this ebook: http://tinnitus.toptips.org

It helped me a lot.

Answer 4

I know what you mean, I am having the same problem. I was told to see a Doctor. I have tried the swimmer ear drops and that did not work. I was looking on the net about a condition called Tinnitus. You might want to see if you have any of those symptoms and causes.

Answer 5

Tinnitus Treatment

In most cases, there is no specific treatment for ear and head noise. If your otolaryngologist finds a specific cause of your tinnitus, he or she may be able to eliminate the noise. But, this determination may require extensive testing including X-rays, balance tests, and laboratory work. However, most causes cannot be identified. Occasionally, medicine may help the noise. The medications used are varied, and several may be tried to see if they help.

The following list of DOs and DON'Ts can help lessen the severity of tinnitus:

* Avoid exposure to loud sounds and noises.
* Get your blood pressure checked. If it is high, get your doctor's help to control it.
* Decrease your intake of salt. Salt impairs blood circulation.
* Avoid stimulants such as coffee, tea, cola, and tobacco.
* Exercise daily to improve your circulation.
* Get adequate rest and avoid fatigue.
* Stop worrying about the noise. Recognize your head noise as an annoyance and learn to ignore it as much as possible.
http://www.entnet.org/healthinfo/hearing/tinnitus.cfm

Answer 6

It's probably tinnitus, but you need to find the cause. It could be an allergy..or you've damaged your ears...or you've been in a noisy environment without ear protection and it's now a permanent condition.

Answer 7

Are you taking aspirin? Large doses of aspirin will cause ringing in the ears. You may need to see a doctor.

Answer 8

see an otorhinolaryngologist (ear nose throat doctor) for your tinnitis (ringing of the ears) asap before you get hearing loss

Answer 9

See a doctor.

Answer 10

Answer the phone