What could be the cause of ringing in the ears?

Question

Hello doctor,

I am 18 years old, and I have had ringing in my ears for as long as I can remember, but I never thought to ask about it until now. The ringing is constant and high-pitched. I have done a basic hearing test with the doctor. Is there something I should be doing? Should I see someone?

Kindly suggest.

Answer 1

Hello,

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The ringing sensation, or tinnitus, is a subjective experience and should never be neglected. If proper tests are done and any pathology is ruled out, we can start behavioral therapy to help you gradually ignore the sounds. Tinnitus is often an early sign of ear pathology connected with the nervous system. It is commonly seen as a subjective symptom in older adults due to the slow degeneration of neuronal pulses. However, since you are young and have had this issue for a long time, it is absolutely necessary to undergo some tests.

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