Ringing in the ears, also called tinnitus, is not caused by an external sound. It can sound like ringing, but also a buzz, hum, whistle, or other sounds that no one else can hear, except in rare cases ...

A doctor explains the common (and not so common) reasons that you might hear a pulse in your ear, also known as pulsatile tinnitus. Plus, when to see a doctor.

Tinnitus, a condition commonly described as a persistent ringing in the ears, affects millions of people around the world. In the US, the prevalence of tinnitus is estimated at around 11% of the ...

Tinnitus is a persistent ringing or buzzing in your ear that doesn’t have an external source. Hyperacusis is a hearing disorder that causes an oversensitivity to sound. Tinnitus and hyperacusis often ...

Tinnitus and vertigo are common, but they don’t always go together. Concurrent tinnitus and vertigo can sometimes occur due to underlying conditions that affect your inner ear. Tinnitus and vertigo ...

That high-pitched whine, persistent buzz, or subtle whooshing sound that no one else can hear? You’re not imagining it, and you’re definitely not alone. Millions of people experience tinnitus — the ...

The persistent sensation of sounds, such as ringing or buzzing, all labelled as tinnitus, affects around 8 million people in the UK, and many more worldwide, yet nobody really knows what causes it.

Dear Dr. Douma: I've had tinnitus for two years now. I saw a specialist for it, but he said I have to live with it because there's no cure. Isn't there something that would ease the noises in my head?

Dementia is one of the great fears of aging, especially as rates continue to climb in many countries. So when headlines suggest that tinnitus—a condition affecting nearly one in five adults—may be ...