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What causes ringing in my ears?

Question

Occasionally, I get a ringing noise in my ear. What is it that causes that?
Dave, Orpington

Answer

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Name: Shirley, London
Qualification: Tinnitus sufferer
Answer: I was told there are lots of nerve endings in your ear and when they get damaged, that’s where the noise comes from. With some people, it comes and goes, but I get it all the time. It’s not just ringing… it’s buzzing and humming as well.

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