Tinnitus: Ringing in the ears   Tinnitus is the formal name for the condition of ringing in the ears. Which comes from a Latin word meaning “to ring”. It’s the perception of sound with no actual external source. This occurs due to damage in the connection between the ear and the brain, so the brain, to fill in the silence, begins to create it's own sound. 1 in every 6 adults in North America has some form of Tinnitus.  This ‘ringing’ may also sound like... Humming Buzzing Whistling Clicking Hissing Two-toned It varies from person to person... What Causes the Ringing? Tinnitus is not itself a cause of the ringing, but a symptom of some other damage in some part of your ear. Causes may include: Damage or changes to your middle ear or the little bones in your ear Exposure to loud noise (i.e. construction or rock concerts) for a prolonged period of time Earwax buildup Meniere's Disease TMJ joint disorder or jaw problems caused by teeth grinding Chronic neck muscle tension or injury to the head/neck Some blood vessel disorders including high-blood pressure Ototoxic (ear damaging) medications. These medications including some antibiotics, cancer drugs, diuretics, certain antidepressants, aspirin taken in very high doses for a long time, and other drug.  Sometimes finding the cause can be difficult. Regardless, current treatments can be effective.  Tinnitus Triggers For some people, their Tinnitus can worsen by certain triggers in their environment. Some of them include: Barometric pressure (changes in environmental pressure usually before...