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Ear Noises or Buzzing
Alternate Names : Noises or Buzzing in the Ears, Ringing in the Ears, Tinnitus
DefinitionTinnitus is the medical term for "hearing" noises in your ears when there is no outside source of the sounds. The noises you hear can be soft or loud. They may sound like ringing, blowing, roaring, buzzing, hissing, humming, whistling, or sizzling. You may even think you are hearing air escaping, water running, the inside of a seashell, or musical notes.
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Overview & Considerations
Tinnitus is common. Almost everyone experiences a mild form of tinnitus where you hear noises once in awhile that only last a few minutes. However, constant or recurring tinnitus is stressful and can interfere with your ability to concentrate or sleep.
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• Definition
• Ear Noises or Buzzing: Overview & Considerations
• Ear Noises or Buzzing: Common Causes
• Ear Noises or Buzzing: Home Care & Treatment
• Ear Noises or Buzzing: Prevention
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Review Date : 7/24/2003
Reviewed By : A.D.A.M. editorial. Previously reviewed by Jason Newman, M.D., Department of Otolaryngology, Kaiser Permanente Medical Group, Washington, DC. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network (5/6/2003).
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