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Millions of people suffer from ringing in one ear and many other suffer from both their ear ringing.
The condition is called Tinnitus.
But before we get into causes; symptoms and treatment of ringing in the ear, let us look at this interesting ancient Chinese saying from Tung Shu which interprets ringing in one ear in fortune telling terms. Left ear ringing means someone is thinking of you and right ear ringing means you will lose money soon. Interesting, isn’t it.
Let us get back to science again.
Tinnitus is a medical term to explain random hearing of noises inside the ears without any external source of the noise. These noises can range from buzzing, hissing, ringing, humming, whistling or any other sound.
Causes of Ringing in One Ear
Tinnitus is common. Constant tinnitus is irritating, stressful and can interfere with your concentration or sleep. Tinnitus is not life threatening.
Though it is not very clear what causes ringing in one ear, some common factors that contribute to tinnitus are ear infections, wax or any other foreign object in the ear or injury from any loud voice.
Occasionally High blood pressure, allergy or anemia can also cause sudden ringing in one ear or both. Other substances that may induce tinnitus are alcohol, caffeine, aspiring, antibiotics and some other drugs.
How to stop ringing in one ear?
Masking the noise of ear ringing by other soothing sound like light music, is one of the best ways to stop ringing in one ear.
During the night when ringing in ear becomes more prominent due to quite surrounding, a constant humming of humidifier or air conditioner can be very helpful in stopping the rining sound in ear.
Get more rest, reduce stress and avoid caffeine, alcohol, and smoking all of which can worsen constant ringing in one ear.
If ear ringing has started after a head injury then you must call on your doctor because it may not be tinnitus. You should also consult your doctor if sudden ringing in one ear is followed by dizziness.
Otherwise Just learn to live with ringing in one ear.
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