What is the ringing in my head or ears?
Tinnitus is a common symptom indicated by a ringing, roaring, ‘cricket-like’ or other noise in the ear and / or head. The ringing is usually an indication of some damage to your auditory system (especially noise damage). It can be constant or periodic and on one specific side or in the middle of your head. There is no magic cure for tinnitus, but there are methods that can help you live with it. Please refer to the tinnitus section on our website for additional information.