It can be so annoying, but it’s not a disease. It’s a symptom of other potential problems.
- Age Related Hearing Loss This usually happens in the 60’s but happened to me early (way too many concerts!)
- Excess Earwax (I have eustachian tubes that are at an unusual angle and typically have to get the cleaned out by an ENT every 2 or 3 years.
- Certain meds, like aspirin, NSAIDs, diuretics and antidepressants can trigger ringing or make it louder
- Ear & Sinus Infections create extra pressure that triggers tinnitus.
- TMJ ( the chiropractor can be a huge help here.)
- High Blood Pressure and Hardening of the Arteries add to it because the blood vessels near our ears become less flexible, creating a louder noise.
- Fibromyalgia and Lyme Disease can trigger as well.
You can always visit your ENT but before you do, try using an electronic device to suppress the noise such as a White noise machines. These devices, which produce a sound similar to static, or environmental sounds such as falling rain or ocean waves, are often an effective treatment.
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