Signs of damage in ears?

Question

My ears ring constantly .. mostly in my right ear. It's kinda like a steady high pitched beep more so than a "ringing" ..

I listen to loud music with big stereo headphones.. but other than the ringing I can hear perfectly. Is it possible that I have ear damage?

Answer 1

Loud music from big stereo headphones? Understandably, that might cause eardrum damage. Might also cause damage to the intricate blood veins inside and around the ear.

The condition you describe may be tinnitus--a constant ringing in one or both ears, often the result of some degree of nerve damage.

The general theory is constriction of the ear's veins may cause the annoying sensation. This is why you might see someone who suddenly experiences ear ringing to massage/rub vigorously behind the ear; something that tends to address the problem.

There is NO cure for tinnitus. You can try using those "big stereo headphones" and listen to FM radio static---white noise--at LOW TO MODERATE volumes. Perhaps a couple days of silence, coupled with massaging the back of the affected ear may also be of some help. These ideas are from a layperson--not medically degreed and knowledgeable in the field of ear, nose and throat medicine; I merely offer some suggestions I hope help you.

A trained ear, nose and throat doctor may offer other effective treatments.

One fact that is most certain is you should NEVER subject your ears to LOUD AUDIO VOLUMES---especially using headphones!!

Answer 2

hi, i am an audiologist and therefore i deal with these issues regularly.. any loud sounds, more than 90 dB can be damaging to ears. concert sounds are around 120-130dB and it lasts more than 2 hrs, defenitely damaging.. these sounds affect outer hair cells in our inner ear.. and in the beginning they are temporary in nature, and as oxygen supply imporves, the outer hair cell return back to normal.. First symptom is tinnitus and hearing decrese.. The temporary phase lasts from 2hrs to 48 hrs.. wiht in that time if hearing do not return back to earlier level, then it tends to be permanent.. Smoking and drinking can worsen the situation. If u get ur hearing tested now, u will see reduced levels for 3-4 kHz, amoount of reduction also will indicate amount of hearing loss u will have after repeated such exposures in 10 years of time.... Seeing a doctor and getting medications to improve blood circulation often helps during this early 48 hrs period. take care Mr Suresh

Answer 3

Absolutely, turn down the music, and stop the progressive damage. Unfortunately, you will not be able to reverse what you have done so far but you can save what hearing you have left. Get a hearing test.

Good luck

Answer 4

Your damaging your inner ear. Hows your balance?

Answer 5

It might, the ringing is usually the1st signs. Or it might be temporary, if so, you still have the chance to turn that music down.

Answer 6

it could be many things if its not better by monday go to the doc