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Reasons for Ringing in the Ears With Vertigo

Vertigo occurs when a person has one ear not working correctly while the other is, and that creates an imbalance in his equilibrium. Tinnitus, or ringing in the ears, is one of the effects of vertigo.

  1. Hearing Loss

    • A common cause of tinnitus, according to Tinnituscause.com, is hearing loss. This is caused when the brain gets bad electrical signals from a damaged cochlea (the auditory part of the inner ear), which it then interprets as sound.

    Head Trauma

    • A serious blow to the head can cause vertigo-related tinnitus and more often occurs among people 50 and older. Appearance of the injury's effects can be delayed for months after the trauma.

    Ear Wax

    • The buildup of cerumen, or ear wax, inside the ear canal can be a cause of tinnitus. According to the British Medical Journal, this cause is quite common among slightly less than a third of older people.

    Meniere's Disease

    • A progressive condition, Meniere's disease is believed to be caused by fluid volume increase in the inner ear. Many people who suffer from this disease are unable to care for themselves, while others experience a dizziness and tinnitus.

    Viral Infections

    • Viral infections of the vestibular nerve (the nerve that sends information on balance to the brain) and labyrinth (inner ear) can cause vertigo-related tinnitus.

    Bacterial Infections

    • Bacterial infections, either of the middle ear or brain covering (otitis media and meningitis, respectively) can be a cause of vertigo-related tinnitus by spreading to the inner ear.

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