I made a thread not too long ago that discussed the max volume warnings Apple's been sending with earphone usage. Coincidentally, that's also the time I noticed this ear-ringing problem I've been having, but I wanted to make a separate thread to focus more on the issue.
I've been noticing a constant mild ringing on my left ear for the past 2 weeks (might have been longer, but that's when I started noticing it). The best way I can describe it is like a low "eeeeeeee" noise, kind of like what you hear from a desktop PC or other electronic device. It's mostly concentrated on the left ear, but it will also "shift" a bit to my right ear or stay right in the middle of my head.
I recently went to get my ears checked by an ENT. After the basic hearing tests and examination, they found no signs of deterioration or any other issues and claimed my hearing was "normal". They also said that the ringing could be a common thing that happens to people my age (I turn 40 next month) and that my brain will eventually tune it out subconsciously. I'm not entirely satisfied by the diagnosis, but I have a nasal-related procedure next week with another ENT clinic where I'll bring up this issue.
Speaking of which, I suffer from a lot of sinus pressure and allergies, which is why I'm getting a nasal turbinate reduction in the hopes of alleviating some of that. It makes me wonder if this ringing is tied to my sinus, as I also get occasional and quick head pains around the left side of my head along with itchiness inside my ear.
The noise also seems to alleviate or almost disappear at various times of the day. It's when I'm alone in my room (and especially waking up in the morning to hit the bathroom or otherwise) when it's the most noticeable (and annoying), but when I'm outside or in an area with relative background noise, I don't hear it much at all.
I'm hoping that I can get some input on whether this is something that may pass or if I'll be stuck with it for the rest of my life. I'm really hoping it's not the latter and it's just an extended head cold or something, but I wanted to share my symptoms in the hopes this all sounds familiar to someone.
And in case you're wondering, I did get both doses of the COVID vaccine, which I've read has attributed to ear-ringing for some people. That was a little over a month ago, while those reports claim it happened to them almost a day or two after. I'm doubtful that's the cause, but I figured I'd mention it as well.
I've been noticing a constant mild ringing on my left ear for the past 2 weeks (might have been longer, but that's when I started noticing it). The best way I can describe it is like a low "eeeeeeee" noise, kind of like what you hear from a desktop PC or other electronic device. It's mostly concentrated on the left ear, but it will also "shift" a bit to my right ear or stay right in the middle of my head.
I recently went to get my ears checked by an ENT. After the basic hearing tests and examination, they found no signs of deterioration or any other issues and claimed my hearing was "normal". They also said that the ringing could be a common thing that happens to people my age (I turn 40 next month) and that my brain will eventually tune it out subconsciously. I'm not entirely satisfied by the diagnosis, but I have a nasal-related procedure next week with another ENT clinic where I'll bring up this issue.
Speaking of which, I suffer from a lot of sinus pressure and allergies, which is why I'm getting a nasal turbinate reduction in the hopes of alleviating some of that. It makes me wonder if this ringing is tied to my sinus, as I also get occasional and quick head pains around the left side of my head along with itchiness inside my ear.
The noise also seems to alleviate or almost disappear at various times of the day. It's when I'm alone in my room (and especially waking up in the morning to hit the bathroom or otherwise) when it's the most noticeable (and annoying), but when I'm outside or in an area with relative background noise, I don't hear it much at all.
I'm hoping that I can get some input on whether this is something that may pass or if I'll be stuck with it for the rest of my life. I'm really hoping it's not the latter and it's just an extended head cold or something, but I wanted to share my symptoms in the hopes this all sounds familiar to someone.
And in case you're wondering, I did get both doses of the COVID vaccine, which I've read has attributed to ear-ringing for some people. That was a little over a month ago, while those reports claim it happened to them almost a day or two after. I'm doubtful that's the cause, but I figured I'd mention it as well.
