Causes, Conditions & Types

Waking up to a sound inside your head that nobody else can hear is deeply unsettling. For some, it’s a high-pitched hiss, a steady ring, or static. For others, it’s a distinct, rhythmic whoosh, thump, or beat that keeps perfect time with their pulse. If you are experiencing the second type, it is completely normal to feel anxious, confused, … Read more

If turning your head sharply makes the ringing in your ears spike, or clenching your jaw changes its pitch from a hiss to an electric whine, your first reaction was probably confusion—or outright alarm. Most people are told that tinnitus is strictly an “ear problem” caused by loud concerts or aging. When physical movement clearly … Read more