Tinnitus
Tinnitus is an auditory perception that can be described as the experience of sound, in the ear or in the head, in the absence of external acoustic stimulation.
Also called: Ringing in ears, Ringing in the ears.
Conditions associated with tinnitus
The following conditions have been associated with tinnitus in medical literature. This is informational and not a diagnosis.
Acoustic Neuroma
A non-cancerous tumor on the vestibulocochlear nerve causing hearing loss, tinnitus, and balance problems....
Adrenocortical carcinoma with pure aldosterone hypersecretion
Adrenocortical carcinoma with pure aldosterone hypersecretion is a medical condition that may be associated wi...
Arachnoiditis
Arachnoiditis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Arnold-Chiari malformation type I
Arnold-Chiari malformation type I is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and sign...
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 1E
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 1E is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and si...
Chiari malformation type I
Arnold-Chiari malformation type I is a central nervous system malformation characterized by caudal displacemen...
Fabry disease
Fabry disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Familial hyperaldosteronism type I
Familial hyperaldosteronism type I is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and sig...
Familial hyperaldosteronism type II
Familial hyperaldosteronism type II is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and si...
Familial hyperaldosteronism type III
Familial hyperaldosteronism type III is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and s...
Familial or sporadic hemiplegic migraine
Familial or sporadic hemiplegic migraine is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms a...
Full NF2-related schwannomatosis
Full NF2-related schwannomatosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs...
Full schwannomatosis
Full schwannomatosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Gitelman syndrome
Gitelman syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Lipodystrophy, familial partial, type 7
Lipodystrophy, familial partial, type 7 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms an...
Meniere Disease
A disorder of the inner ear causing episodes of vertigo, tinnitus, hearing loss, and a feeling of fullness in ...
Meningioma
Meningioma is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
NF2-related schwannomatosis
A tumor-prone disorder characterized by the development of multiple schwannomas and meningiomas....
Polycythemia vera
Polycythemia vera is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Primary hyperaldosteronism-seizures-neurological abnormalities syndrome
Primary hyperaldosteronism-seizures-neurological abnormalities syndrome is a medical condition that may be ass...
Primary unilateral adrenal hyperplasia
Primary unilateral adrenal hyperplasia is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and...
Relapsing polychondritis
Relapsing polychondritis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Susac syndrome
Susac syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Tick-borne encephalitis
Tick-borne encephalitis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Tinnitus
Perception of ringing, buzzing, or hissing in the ears without an external source....
Trichinellosis
Trichinellosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Vertigo
The sensation of spinning or movement when still, often due to inner ear or neurological conditions....
Visual snow syndrome
Visual snow syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada disease
Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
basal ganglia calcification, idiopathic, 11, autosomal recessive
basal ganglia calcification, idiopathic, 11, autosomal recessive is a medical condition that may be associated...
brain small vessel disease 6 with leukoencephalopathy
brain small vessel disease 6 with leukoencephalopathy is a medical condition that may be associated with vario...
episodic ataxia type 3
Episodic ataxia type 3 (EA3) is a very rare form of Hereditary episodic ataxia characterized by vestibular ata...
Tests providers may use to investigate tinnitus
When investigating tinnitus, a healthcare provider may order one or more of the following laboratory tests. Test selection is a clinical decision made by a qualified professional.
CBC with Differential
Measures red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets to help evaluate overall health and detect disorder...
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
Measures 14 substances in the blood to assess kidney and liver function, electrolyte balance, and blood sugar ...
Urinalysis
Examines urine content to help detect urinary tract infections, kidney disease, and diabetes....
Symptoms commonly seen alongside tinnitus
Balance Problems
Difficulty with balance or coordination, which can be related to inner ear, neurological, or musculoskeletal c...
Dizziness
A feeling of lightheadedness, unsteadiness, or faintness, which can be caused by many conditions....
Ear Fullness
A feeling of pressure or fullness in the ear, which can accompany inner ear conditions....
Hearing Loss
A reduced ability to hear, which can be sudden or gradual and related to the ear, nerves, or aging....
Involuntary Eye Movement
Rapid, involuntary back-and-forth eye movements, which can be related to inner ear or neurological conditions....
One-Sided Hearing Loss
Hearing loss in one ear, which can be related to inner ear or nerve conditions....
When to seek care
Seek care from a qualified healthcare provider if tinnitus is severe, persistent, worsening, or accompanied by concerning symptoms. If you think you have a medical emergency, call your local emergency number immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the symptom tinnitus mean?
Tinnitus is a health sign or symptom described in medical literature. Tinnitus is an auditory perception that can be described as the experience of sound, in the ear or in the head, in the absence of external acoustic stimulation.
Which conditions are associated with tinnitus?
Tinnitus has been reported in association with 32 conditions in the medical literature we index, including Acoustic Neuroma, Adrenocortical carcinoma with pure aldosterone hypersecretion, Arachnoiditis, Arnold-Chiari malformation type I, Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 1E. These associations do not mean you have any of these conditions.
Should I see a doctor about tinnitus?
You should discuss any persistent or concerning symptoms with a qualified healthcare provider. This website does not provide diagnosis. If you have severe symptoms or signs of a medical emergency, seek care immediately.