That Ringing In Your Ears Is Tinnitus

Tinnitus can be perceived in one or both ears or in the head. It sounds like a ringing noise, but some hear a high-pitched whining, electric buzzing, hissing, humming, tinging or whistling sound, or as ticking, clicking, roaring, or even chirping crickets. Tinnitus can be intermittent, or it can be continuous.

Tinnitus literally derives from the Latin word tinntus meaning "ringing". Tinnitus is not a disease, but a condition that can result from a wide range of underlying causes: ...