I have a very intense ringing in my ears. I've had it for about as long as I can remember. It isn't constant, only when everything is silent. It gets so intense that it drives me insane. Also, I've slept with a fan on for as long as I've been alive. Could it be from actual lack of silence? Any ideas what could be causing this?
2006-11-12 10:16:58 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
Causes for Tinnitus or ringing in the ear:
Age-related tinnitus causes - hearing loss (presbycusis) occurring usually around age 60.
Trauma-related tinnitus causes - damage to the inner ear (could result from excessive exposure to loud sound).
Long-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.
Temporomandibular joint problems (jaw disorders resulting in clicking or grating noises) can be one of the tinnitus causes.
Otosclerosis (stiffening of the bones in the middle ear).
Trauma or injury to the head or neck can be a tinnitus cause.
Ear 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.
Ear infection – If an infection reduces your ability to hear outside noises, you are more likely to hear the noises related to Tinnitus.
Atherosclerosis – 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.
High 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.
Food--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).
Growths/tumors--Acoustic neuromas, glomous tumors, otosclerosis may all be tinnitus causes. Surgery may be recommended.
Stress--Stress is not a direct cause of tinnitus, but it may generally make an already existing case worse.
Since 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.
2006-11-12 10:21:27 · answer #1 · answered by Rada S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-03 04:26:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is one of the symptoms created when forceps are used in delivery.. causing cervical injury.. Being as you say you have had this for most of your life, this would have to be considered prior to the long list presented by one of the posts.
If you have seen no one for this condition, it may be advisable to visit a doctor of Chiropractic, to determine if there is actual injury to the upper cervical spine (causing an impingement of the nerve). Such treatments frequently reduce or eliminate the problem.
2006-11-12 19:57:50 · answer #3 · answered by mrcricket1932 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What you are experiencing is called tinnitus. It is usually caused by aome t6ype of inner ear or auditory nerve problem. If it is really bothersome, you might want to get it checked out by an audiologist.
2006-11-12 10:26:49 · answer #4 · answered by speedr_06 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This, frankly, can be many things. Time to get a referral to an Ear, Nose and Throat specialist.
2006-11-12 10:21:13 · answer #5 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Meneires disease could be the problem there is no cure but there are medications that will help. See a Ear/Nose/Throat specialist.
2006-11-12 10:22:29 · answer #6 · answered by roadnurse_95 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2014-08-16 04:19:20 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
my dad has that two he got it two years ago since we moved here. he has gone to doctor and told him that he is losing his hearing. he hears that because we have 5 strong radio antennas in front of our house but no one belives him. when you turn on the radio and listen very closly you can hear it too.
2006-11-12 10:23:43 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
how much aspirin do you take if any? ear ringing is classic reaction to taking to many aspirin, that is how you know you have overdosed yourself with aspirin, just one reason that i know of
2006-11-12 10:45:15 · answer #9 · answered by zeon 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Answer your phone
2014-05-10 13:59:59 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋