I have periodic ringing in my ears. it lasts for couple seconds. it's hard for me to hear during that time.

? Tinnitus: Ringing in the ear can be caused by many things. The first thing to do is to have your ear examine by a trained professional and have any ear wax build up removed. The most common cause of ringing in the ear is damage and loss of the tiny sensory hair cells in the cochlea of the inner ear. Prolonged exposure to loud noise and age are the common causes. Hearing loss is often accompanying tinnitus