2007-10-26 08:23:54 · 8 answers · asked by Linda M 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
Tinnitus (IPA pronunciation: [tɪ'naɪtəs] or ['tɪnɪtəs],[1] from the Latin word for "ringing"[2]) is the perception of sound in the human ear in the absence of corresponding external sound(s).
Tinnitus can be perceived in one or both ears or in the head. It is usually described as a ringing noise, but in some patients it takes the form of a high pitched whining, buzzing, hissing, humming, or whistling sound, or as ticking, clicking, roaring, "crickets" or "locusts", tunes, songs, or beeping.[3] It has also been described as a "whooshing" sound, as of wind or waves.[4]
Tinnitus is not itself a disease but a symptom resulting from a range of underlying causes, including ear infections, foreign objects or wax in the ear, and injury from loud noises. Tinnitus is also a side-effect of some oral medications, such as aspirin, and may also result from an abnormally low level of serotonin activity.
2007-10-26 08:38:52 · answer #1 · answered by VeeBee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-03 08:39:45 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-10 23:30:47 · answer #3 · answered by patience 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The medical term for ringing in the ear is called Tinnitus. There can be a number of causes. The best thing to do is to go see your doctor and explain the symptoms you're having.
2007-10-26 08:31:40 · answer #4 · answered by ava 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably your equilibrium is off. You should be OK in a few hours, but you need to lay down. Rather than spend the money at the Dr.'s office, I'm sure your insurance has one of those 24 hour hot lines you can call and talk with a Registered Nurse. If she thought it was more than the above, she would tell you to go in and see a Dr. Good luck. Been there, done that.
2007-10-26 08:35:52 · answer #5 · answered by Irish 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its called tinnitus I have it due to being a round gun , tank and artillery fire and not waring ear protection while in the military. Its very annoying cant sleep with a fan running in bed to cancel the noise out.
2007-10-26 08:50:36 · answer #6 · answered by alan s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vertigo - go see your doctor
2007-10-26 08:30:58 · answer #7 · answered by tone 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
could be vertigo or tinnitus...or a stray nose found its way into your ear..
Please see a doctor.
2007-10-26 08:32:03 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋