What Are the Causes of Noise in the Ear?

If you have a constant or occasional sensation of noise in your ears, you may suffer from the hearing impairment condition known as tinnitus. It is a symptom of an underlying condition that affects nearly 36 million Americans.

Causes

• Tinnitus can be caused by hearing loss, loud noise, medication, and other health problems such as allergies and tumors.

Symptoms

• Tinnitus is characterized by ringing, roaring, or buzzing in your ears.

Treatment

• Tinnitus can be treated with hearing aids, maskers, medicine, tinnitus retraining therapy, counseling, and relaxation.

Coping

• In order to cope with your ailment, you can listen to music (not loudly) or recordings of nature sounds such as ocean waves, wind, birds, or crickets.

Prevention/Solution

• According to the American Tinnitus Association, when in noisy environments (e.g., concerts, hunting), you should wear hearing protection. Keep ear plugs or earmuffs handy for everyday activities such as mowing the lawn.