Has anyone ever had this high pitched ringing in their ears for no apperent reason?

Question

just at random times in my day, I'll hear a high pitched ringing, nothing ever seems related from one incident to another. Anyone have any idea what this phanomanon is?

Answer 1

Yes, I have that frequently, and it can sometimes be very annoying. The following link has some great information on "tinnitus" or ringing of the ears. Hope this helps.
http://www.ata.org/about_tinnitus/consumer/faq.html#2

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Yes, I have experienced that. I don't know if it has a name, and if it does, I do not know the name of it. My guess is that it is related to hearing loud sounds. Are you around loud noises? If so, that may be the cause of the ringing in your ears. Again, this is just my guess. I really have no idea what causes it.

Answer 4

Tinnitus, or ringing in the ears, is reported by the Australian Tinnitus Association to affect some 20% of Australians. In the age group over 65, it is 30%. Most people that you speak to are living with, related to, or know someone suffering from this maddening condition.

What Is Tinnitus?

Tinnitus is different for everybody. It may occur in one ear or in both, and sufferers report many different sounds in their ears, including humming, ringing, or a high pitched whine like the chirping of crickets. It can also be experienced at various volumes and pitch, and can be worse at different times of the day or night. Often sleeping is a problem, once the daily activities, which distract from the internal noise, are concluded.

Other symptoms which may accompany tinnitus are dizziness or vertigo, loss of balance and nausea. These symptoms may be due to a condition called Meniere’s Syndrome which is caused by an imbalance of fluid pressure in the inner ear.

What Causes Tinnitus?

The most common cause of tinnitus is loud noise. Industrial noise is a very common cause of both deafness and tinnitus, affecting factory workers who have been exposed to noise over many years. Military service is also a common cause of ear problems. Many sufferers report that their tinnitus began during the war when they worked with guns, tanks or heavy machinery and in particular aircraft. Ear protection was unfortunately unheard of in those times. Loud music is another major cause of tinnitus, and many musicians are plagued by this condition.

Even living in the country does not provide protection from ear damage. Farmers commonly suffer ear problems due to hours of exposure to the noise of tractors and other farm machines. A bang on the head may bring on tinnitus, and ear problems may also stem from a virus or from frequent ear infections in childhood. Some medications can cause or aggravate tinnitus as can some foods.

Drugs to Avoid

The following drugs have been shown to potentially cause or worsen tinnitus. Salicylate analgesics (higher doses of aspirin), naproxen (Naprosyn, Aleve), Ibuprofen, many other non-steroid anti-inflammatories, aminoglycoside antibiotics, antidepressants, loop-inhibiting diuretics, quinine/anti malarials, oral contraceptives and chemotherapy.

Aspirin - found in Disprin, Aspro, Ecotrin, Codral, Codcomol, Cartia, Solprin, Paytocil, Rhusal, Pirophen, SRA, Asparcod, Anacin, Aspec, Codis, Venganin, Alka- Seltzer, Hedex.

Marijuana usage may worsen a pre-existing case of tinnitus and alcohol may contribute to tinnitus in some people.

Oxotoxic chemicals commonly found in food:

Caffeine - found in coffee, tea, cola drinks and chocolate. Too much caffeine for some people can raise blood pressure, cause restlessness, irritability, muscle twitches and can worsen tinnitus. Experiment with your caffeine intake to see if it affects your tinnitus.

Quinine - found in tonic water.

Aspartame - found in many diet foods including Diet Coke. Brand names for aspartame are NutraSweet, Equal, Spoonful and Equal-Measure.

Smoking

Nicotine is a vaso-constrictor, meaning it raises blood pressure. It can also directly affect the nerves, causing neuralgia (pain) or spontaneous nerve impusles which can result in worsening of tinnitus.

Medical Treatments

The medical profession is generally baffled by tinnitus, not knowing what causes it or how to treat it. Drugs are sometimes prescribed but are only suitable for a small number of people. In extreme cases people have had the auditory nerve severed and hearing is lost entirely. However, it has been known for this procedure to be done and, despite the patient becoming deaf, the tinnitus still prevails. Many doctors now believe this indicates that although tinnitus originates in the ear it becomes perpetuated as a feedback mechanism by the limbic system in the brain.

Answer 5

it's called tinnitus, it's a sign of hearing damage. i have it all the time. sometimes worse than others, but it's not a phenomenon it's a medical issue.

Answer 6

Have you already tested Tinnitus Miracle strategy? Go here : http://TinnitusGoGo.com . This could certainly assist person!

Answer 7

I had it. I had high blood pressure. Go to Walmart and check it. Be sure to get really relaxed. Take your pressure and then read the information. If it ain't right then get it checked by your doc.

Answer 8

stop listening to music so loud and use ear plugs around heavy machinery or firing range ect....

Answer 9

tinnitus. can be caused by drugs, or by infection by virus or bactera.

Answer 10

You should definitely see a doctor, it might be serious.