Why Are My Ears Ringing?

What Causes Tinnitus?

Tinnitus is typically caused by damaged cells in your inner ear. Those cells will then send signals to your brain, making you think you hear sounds that are not there.

Causes of tinnitus include:

• Hearing loss due to normal aging.
• Loud noise for a sustained period (for example, work such as construction or factory line, gunfire, loud music at concerts, etc.).
• Ear wax or infection.
• Medications including some antibiotics, anti-seizure medicines and painkillers.
• Head or neck injuries.
• Other medical issues such as neurologic disorders or inner ear disorders.