Who Does My Ear Ring?
Ringing in Your Ears, or Tinnitus, Starts in Your Inner Ear. Most Often, It Is Caused by Damage to or the Loss of Sensory Hair Cells in the Cochlea, or the...
Ringing in your ears, or tinnitus, starts in your inner ear. Most often, it is caused by damage to or the loss of sensory hair cells in the cochlea, or the inner ear. Tinnitus can present in many different ways, including sounds related to the ocean, ringing, buzzing, clicking, hissing or whooshing.
Who should I see for ringing in my ears?
After you've been diagnosed with tinnitus, you may need to see an ear, nose and throat doctor (otolaryngologist). You may also need to work with a hearing expert (audiologist).
Must Read
What do I do when my ear is ringing?
To help your ringing ears
Avoid anything that may be making the tinnitus worse, such as other loud noises or stimulants like caffeine. Use ear plugs if you know you'll be exposed to louder sounds. Refrain from alcohol, as it causes blood to flow into your inner ear and enhance the ringing.
Sarah Jenkins is a veteran tech journalist with over 12 years of experience covering artificial intelligence, mobile innovations, and digital ethics. Her insights have appeared in leading technology publications worldwide.
