Mayo Clinic Minute: Is tinnitus causing that ringing in your ear?

About 1 in 5 people experience the perception of noise or ringing in the ears. It’s called tinnitus. Dr. Gayla Poling says tinnitus can be perceived a myriad of ways.

Hearing loss can be age-related, come from a one-time exposure, or exposure to loud sounds over a lifetime. Dr. Poling says the tiny hairs in our inner ear may play a role.

Dr. Poling says there’s no scientifically proven cure for tinnitus, but there are treatment and management options.

Other options include using a sound generator or using a fan at night.

If ringing in your ears bothers you, start by seeing your health care provider for a hearing test.
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