Tinnitus
Tinnitus is a common hearing problem that affects up to 20% of adults.
If you hear a noise that doesn’t have an external source, it could be tinnitus. Usually the noise is ringing, but it can present differently.
Tinnitus might go away by itself, but you should seek medical advice if your tinnitus doesn’t go away; if it gets worse; or is interfering with daily life, affecting sleep or your mental health.
Tinnitus is typically thought of as ringing, but it can also sound like droning, buzzing, pulsing, hissing, humming, singing or music.
Tinnitus that sounds like pulsing may be heard by a doctor when they examine you – as you may be hearing your own pulse.
You might have tinnitus in one ear, or both. You might hear the sound all the time, or it may come and go.
Tinnitus is often an age-related condition, caused by hearing loss.
Ear injuries and circulatory issues are other possible causes.
Health conditions like MS, anxiety, depression, diabetes and thyroid problems have all been linked.
Tinnitus may be a side effect of medications like aspirin, antibiotics and ibuprofen.
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