“Why do I hear ringing in my ears?”
I'm 21 years old, and I noticed that I have been hearing ringing in my ears. It's been on and off for 2 years, and primarily in my left ear. Should I see a doctor for this?
6 Answers
Ringing (tinnitus) is very common and maybe a side effect from a new medication. However, new onset tinnitus that lasts longer than a month should be evaluated by a physician, usually with an audiogram.
Tinnitus, or ringing in the ears, is an extremely common condition. Usually it is not dangerous, just annoying. But it is always a good idea to have your ears examined by an ENT just to be sure.
Hello,
Yes. You should see an ENT specialist for this condition.
Dr. D
Yes. You should see an ENT specialist for this condition.
Dr. D
Tinnitus "ringing in the ears" is extremely common. Usually this is secondary to a form of mild degeneration of the tiny inner ear cells that pick up the hearing sounds. Once they are not working well, this leads to degeneration of sound production and incompatibility with the nerve to send proper messages to the brain.
This ringing in the ears is called Tinnitus. It’s the sensation of ringing, buzzing, hissing, chirping, whistling, or other sounds in the ears. For most people, Tinnitus doesn’t escalate to anything more than an annoyance and inconvenience. It can be a symptom of vestibular (balance) disorders. However, having Tinnitus doesn’t mean you have a vestibular disorder.
There are many causes of Tinnitus from earwax buildup to eardrum damage and many more. Therefore, treatment varies based on the cause. It’s best to consult an Audiologist or Otolaryngologist (ENT).
There are many causes of Tinnitus from earwax buildup to eardrum damage and many more. Therefore, treatment varies based on the cause. It’s best to consult an Audiologist or Otolaryngologist (ENT).
Most likely noise induced cochlear hair cell damage. See ENT if there is hearing loss
