Ringing in Ears

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November 8, 2009

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Ear Ringing
Noise, Ear
Tinnitus

Together with other abnormal ear noises, ear ringing is medically called tinnitus. Buzzing, roaring, and pulsitile sounds are sometimes perceived when no sound is present in persons with tinnitus.

Tinnitus can arise in any of the four sections of the ear: the outer ear, the middle ear, the inner ear, and the brain. Tinnitus is often accompanied by hearing loss. For a description of the anatomy of the ear, see MedicineNet.com's The Anatomy of Hearing and Balance article.

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Tinnitus

Causes of Ringing in Ears

Meniere's Disease

Other Causes of Ringing in Ears

Ear infection
Fluid in the ears
Medications (both Prescription and Non-prescription, notably aspirin and other nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
Aging (Presbycusis)
Ear trauma (such as from the noise of planes, firearms, or loud music)
Rarely, aneurysm or an acoustic neuroma (a benign tumor on the acoustic nerve).

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