subject: Ears Wont Stop Ringing - You May Have Tinnitus - Find Out Why [print this page] Ears Wont Stop Ringing - You May Have Tinnitus - Find Out Why
Firstly, before you panic and self diagnose. Everyone has ringing ears from time to time, a busy nightclub or a concert can trigger this. The symptoms will usually last a few days depending on volume of noise and exposure.
If your ears have been ringing for much longer, weeks or even months, then maybe you should start looking into finding help.
Typical symptoms are not just ringing sounds but they can also be buzzing, hissing or humming sounds as well.
Ear ringing or tinnitus as it is medically known, is a condition of the inner ear. It affects millions of people year after year so don't feel isolated with your problem.
Sometimes it can simply be an issue of a build up of too much ear wax which is easily remedied.
Getting help is a good idea but don't panic and rush into the heavy treatment. There a certain things you can do to greatly reduce or even completely remove ringing in your ears.
The main cause of tinnitus or ear ringing is the damage of the tiny inner ear hairs that translate external sounds into electrical impulses that the brain interprets as sound. Clever stuff but these fine inner ear hairs need to be looked after, here are some of the best ways to safeguard against damage.
Avoid stimulants, caffeine drinks, coffee and energy drinks. Limit the amount of external noise pollution. Night clubs, gigs, (wear ear defenders in noisy work places). Stay stress free where ever possible. Get plenty of rest.
