Dear Dr Cory: My ears have been ringing lately.

Dear Dr Cory:

My ears have been ringing lately. After a minute it stops, moreover then ten minutes later it starts again. What should I do?

Lucas * Amherst, fresh York

Dear Lucas:

common ringing in the ears is called tinnitus (tin-EYE-tus). An injury to the ear, ear infections, too abundant ear wax, and some medications (like ibuprofen) can cause tinnitus. It can also be proper to injury to the ear from noisy noises.

Tinnitus can be more noticeable at night as you are falling asleep. fine music, a fan, or a humidifier can make the ringing les noticeable.