Question 1

why would i hear a humming sound in my ears? is that tinnitus or just my blood flowing?

Accepted Answer

Either: Tinnitus is usually a ringing noise but the term can be applied to any noise heard in the absence of external stimuli. Many people can hear blood flowing in their head especially if middle ear problems are present.

Question 2

what is a rushing sound in your ears mean.?

Accepted Answer

Multiple things: The first could be wax build up in the ears, and the sound is created by slight movement in the tympanic membrane (ear drum). Or it could be a sign of high blood pressure. Or tinnitus which is a fancy name for noise/ringing in the ears. This is caused by many of things I mentioned before as well as age related damage. You could visit your doctor/ENT/Neurologist to help figure out the exact cause.

Question 3

what could cause a squishy sound in your ears?

Accepted Answer

Squishy ears: Water is most likely. May be trapped behind wax. Have someone take a look.

Question 4

what causes a buzzing sound like something buzzing by ear?

Accepted Answer

: Tinnitus occurs when you experience ringing or other noises in your ears &amp; isn't caused by external sounds. Tinnitus is generally caused by an underlying condition such as age-associated hearing loss, infection, meds, an injury to the ear or a circulatory system problem. Tinnitus improves with treatment of the underlying cause. You should therefore be examined by a physician as soon as possible!

Question 5

i have a problem with my ears they have ringing sound all the time is thier something take or do ?

Accepted Answer

Meniere's Disease: Ringing in the ears is usually due to a condition called meniere's disease.  Unless you are taking a lot of aspirin, this is usally the cause for ringing.  You should have a good ENT evaluation and possibly a good audiological evaluation.  There may be some medications to help lessing this and perhaps a hearing aid.  May want to get your thyroid checked as well.  Best to you.

Question 6

what happened to my ears ? i can't explain but it does feels like when you are inside the air plane . like there is covered the sounds

Accepted Answer

See Doctor: Wax, aka cerumen, can cause this. So can eustachian tube dysfunction from allergies or a common cold.  See a doctor if it continues for more than a week.

Question 7

ears were exposed to very loud sound by my strong headphones and i had pain and reduction of hearing but i feel better now, do i still need to go dr?

Accepted Answer

Avoid loud noises: After one episode of exposure to very loud noise, if you feel like your hearing is normal, you probably don't need to see an audiologist. But, the well-known cause of premature reduced hearing is repeated exposure to loud noises, such as loud music, factory work, working around loud engines. Turn down the volume on the headphones and if you get pain, take them off. Give your ears a break to heal.

Question 8

what is static in r ear? small space and/or other sounds around, or use earbuds/phones. only r ear. mild discomfort (b/c of pain? b/c of sound?) rmdy?

Accepted Answer

It MAY be something: as simple as needing the wax cleaned out of your ears or something more complex, perhaps an ear nerve condition called tinnitus.   Please see you doc who will help you.  Peace and good health.

Question 9

i used a blow dryer on low setting for 2-3 minutes to dry my wet ears (6 inches away). i now hear a ringing sound. it has been 2 days, ringing sound has gotten less but not completely vanished. there is almost no pain. will the ringing go away?

Accepted Answer

Good judgement ears: You may have melted ear wax and pushed it against ear drum.  Someone needs to look and see. I would not do that again-blow dry ear. I trust you now have good judgement on how not to blow dry ears. How do you get good judgement you ask? By bad judgement.  ;-)

Question 10

what does the sound of wind in the ear mean?

Accepted Answer

There are quite a: few things that can cause a noise like wind to be present in your ear. I assume you are not standing outside without ear muffs. Usually it is caused by wax build up but there are vascular and nervous system causes that can be more serious. If it persists you should be seen by an ENT or neurologist for evaluation.

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Why would i hear a humming sound in my ears? is that tinnitus or just my blood flowing?

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What is a rushing sound in your ears mean.?

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What could cause a squishy sound in your ears?

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What causes a buzzing sound like something buzzing by ear?

A member asked:

I have a problem with my ears they have ringing sound all the time is thier something take or do ?

A member asked:

What happened to my ears ? i can't explain but it does feels like when you are inside the air plane . like there is covered the sounds

A member asked:

Ears were exposed to very loud sound by my strong headphones and i had pain and reduction of hearing but i feel better now, do i still need to go dr?

A member asked:

What is static in r ear? small space and/or other sounds around, or use earbuds/phones. only r ear. mild discomfort (b/c of pain? b/c of sound?) rmdy?

A member asked:

I used a blow dryer on low setting for 2-3 minutes to dry my wet ears (6 inches away). i now hear a ringing sound. it has been 2 days, ringing sound has gotten less but not completely vanished. there is almost no pain. will the ringing go away?

A member asked:

What does the sound of wind in the ear mean?

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