Tinnitus

Tinnitus is the name for hearing noises that are not caused by an outside source. It’s common – around 1 in 7 adults have tinnitus all the time or regularly.

Most often, tinnitus is linked to hearing loss or other ear conditions. It’s rarely a sign of a serious condition.

Find out more about tinnitus, what to do if you have it, and what treatments can help.

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Understanding tinnitus

What tinnitus sounds like

Tinnitus is often called ringing in the ears, but different people hear different sounds.

Tinnitus causes

Most often tinnitus is linked to hearing loss caused by normal ageing or exposure to loud noise.

Living with tinnitus

What to do if you have tinnitus

It’s rarely the sign of anything serious, but see a GP if you have regular or constant tinnitus.

Managing tinnitus

There are different therapies and things you can do to help you manage your tinnitus effectively.

Tinnitus and stress

Stress can trigger tinnitus or make it worse, and tinnitus can increase your stress. There are things you can try to help you break the stress cycle.

Technology to manage your tinnitus

Types of sound relaxers, apps and software to help you manage your tinnitus.

Hyperacusis

Hyperacusis is a condition where tolerance to sound is reduced. Some people with tinnitus also have hyperacusis.

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