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What would my ears be ringing?
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Tinnitis: The nerve cells of the ear respond to sound waves to send messages to the brain. Sometimes these cells send messages to the brain without the sound wave stimulus. We are not sure why this occurs. If the cells are injured from trauma or infection or with older age this ringing sound may develop. It is very difficult to treat. Good hearing evaluation is appropriate. Few "cures" exist.
Answered 9/28/2016
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