Maladie de Ménière

all definitions of tinnitus agree that it is an involuntary sound or noise in one or both ears, such as ringing, whistling, buzzing or roaring, Further, tinnitus is generally subjective, in that it is in most cases perceived only by the person with the symptoms or disorder. It is a common ailment, with perhaps as many as 50 million adults being affected. Children can also have it. Tinnitus has a wide variety of causes, with exposure to loud noise over an extended period of time being one of the most common. Other causes may include ear infections, head trauma, impacted ear wax, ototoxic medications (aspirin, quinine, some antibiotics, e.g.), or from diseases such as Meniere's disease or diabetes. Sometimes tinnitus is treated by removing the underlying cause.