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Tingling in the ears
There is a low-pitched tinnitus like a sound of cicada
I hear high-pitched tinnitus like a whistle
Tinnitus can be heard on one side only
Clicking in the ears
Has a tinnitus like a metallic sound
Tinnitus can be heard from one ear
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Content updated on Jan 4, 2023
Tinnitus is when one experiences ringing or other noises in one or both of the ears. The noise heard during the episode of tinnitus isn't caused by an external sound, and other people usually can't hear it.
Seek professional care if you experience any of the following symptoms
Ringing in the ears
A psychological disorder, often with low mood and anxiety. It is triggered by a sudden change in life circumstances, e.g. divorce or losing a job.
Hearing loss can be partial or complete. It could be a result of eardrum damage, damage to the hearing bones, inner ear or nerve damage, birth defect, trauma, disease, tumors, certain medication, exposure to loud noise or due to aging.
A collection of physical and mental symptoms seen in menopause. The cause is a decrease in estrogen (female hormone) levels.
Tinnitus attack
Episodes of tinnitus is when someone experiences ringing or other noises in one or both of your ears intermittently. It is usually caused by an underlying condition, such as age-related hearing loss, an ear injury or a problem with the circulatory system.
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this symptom
Do you have tinnitus (ringing in the ears)?
Do you have ringing in one ear only?
Do you have a ringing sound like low humming/bug chirping in you ear?
Do you have a ringing sound like high pitched metallic tone or shriek/whistling in your ear?
Do you have ear pain?
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National Center for Child Health and Development, Japan