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The noise you hear when you have tinnitus isn't caused by an external sound, and other people usually can't hear it. Tinnitus is a common problem. It affects about 15% to 20% of people, and is especially common in older adults.
If your tinnitus changes or worsens, it may help identify an underlying disorder that needs treatment. Imaging tests. Depending on the suspected cause of your tinnitus, you may need imaging tests such as CT or MRI scans.
It might be tinnitus (‘tin-nĭ-tus) — the sensation of hearing a sound when no external sound is present. In most cases, tinnitus can be managed, but for some, it’s a chronic condition that can affect sleep and everyday function.
In many people, tinnitus has been linked to hearing loss — both age- and noise-related. It can occur from earwax blockage, from bone changes in the middle ear (otosclerosis) and as a side effect of a number of medications.
Tinnitus is a symptom associated with many ear disorders. A common cause of tinnitus is inner ear damage. Tiny, delicate hairs in your inner ear move with the pressure of sound waves. That movement triggers the cells in your ear to release an electrical signal.
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For some people, tinnitus can be exceedingly bothersome and may even cause negative effects on their quality of life. Some say it makes their lives miserable. It can disrupt their sleep and cause communication issues, anxiety, irritability, concentration difficulties or depression.
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Ringing in the affected ear, known as tinnitus. Loss of balance or not feeling steady. Dizziness. Facial numbness and, very rarely, weakness or loss of muscle movement. Rarely, an acoustic neuroma may grow large enough to compress the brainstem and become life-threatening. When to see your doctor
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