{"id":1067,"date":"2022-06-29T18:49:42","date_gmt":"2022-06-29T23:49:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hearingcarebyhough.com\/?p=1067"},"modified":"2022-06-29T18:49:44","modified_gmt":"2022-06-29T23:49:44","slug":"what-are-common-causes-of-tinnitus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hearingcarebyhough.com\/what-are-common-causes-of-tinnitus\/","title":{"rendered":"What Are Common Causes of Tinnitus?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Tinnitus, described as a ringing in the ears, is a common problem. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) \u201cabout 10% of the U.S. adult population, or about 25 million Americans, has experienced tinnitus<\/a> lasting at least five minutes in the past year.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While it\u2019s not always possible to identify the cause of tinnitus, there are many conditions that can increase your risk of developing it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is Tinnitus? <\/h2>\n\n\n
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While tinnitus<\/a> is often described as a ringing in the ears, people have also described experiencing sounds like hissing, buzzing, roaring, sizzling or clicking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tinnitus is a symptom of other health conditions, rather than a disease itself. It can be acute and last just a few days or become chronic, lasting weeks, months and even years. People with chronic tinnitus can experience significant disruptions in their quality of life, including worsening anxiety and depression as well as difficulty sleeping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Are My Ears Ringing?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are experiencing tinnitus, it may be due to one of the following conditions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n