Tinnitus
A person who hears a buzzing or ringing noise in their ear is suffering from tinnitus. According to experts, the usual cause of tinnitus is the changes in the ear due to age. In some people, it can eventually lead to loss of hearing. But not all tinnitus conditions are due to aging. In some cases, the cause could be Ménière’s disease, a chronic condition that only affects one ear. The condition is not due to aging and often occurs when people are still young or middle-aged. Aside from earache, it causes vertigo and hearing loss.
When someone has tinnitus, the person experiences several noises in one ear, although there are times when the ringing affects both ears. The noise is not due to sound coming from outside the ear. Aside from age, tinnitus occurs due to an issue affecting the circulatory system or an ear injury. Thus, a person who has tinnitus should see a healthcare provider to check if there are other underlying causes. The noise originating from the ear could be a hissing, whistling, roaring, or buzzing. Other people hear varying and complex sounds. The noise can disturb people and make them lose sleep.
