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Tinnitus is often described as a ringing in the ears. It also can sound like roaring, clicking, hissing, or buzzing. It may be soft or loud, high pitched or low pitched. You might hear it in either one or both ears.Millions of Americans have tinnitus. People with severe tinnitus may have trouble hearing, working or even sleeping.Causes of tinnitus includeHearing loss in older peopleExposure to loud noisesEar and sinus infectionsHeart or blood vessel problemsMeniere's diseaseBrain tumorsHormonal changes in womenThyroid problemsCertain medicinesTreatment depends on the cause. Treatments may include hearing aids, sound-masking devices, medicines, and ways to learn how to cope with the noise.NIH: National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders