Sudden ringing ears is something that we could all live without but in actuality most everyone goes through it at some point in life. Tinnitus is generally describes as a ringing, buzzing, whooshing, roaring, popping, crackling or thumping sound within the ear that only you can hear. Blood pressure and damage to the inner ear are two of the main causes of tinnitus. There are many other causes of tinnitus but in order for it to be that serious, there must be a more serious underlying problem.

Blood pressure is usually the cause of pulsatile tinnitus and this is best described as a pulsing in your ear that coincides with your own heartbeat. When this happens you are hearing the blood rushing through the vessels at a high rate of speed. For the most part no one else can hear the ringing or pulsing but you; sometimes though with this form of tinnitus others can. By using a stethoscope and placing it near the ear others can hear what you do. Although this is a not such a common condition you will be more at risk for having it if you have high blood pressure. If you sustain a major head accident or if have narrowing arteries you will be more prone to this type of tinnitus.

Hypertension or high blood pressure can also result in ringing ears. Blood pressure medication can help to ease the symptoms but at the same time you may not experience any signs of ear ringing until you begin a daily medication regimen. If you are having problems with the ear ringing while taking medication it may be advisable for you to discuss the problems with your doctor. They may find it necessary to change your dosage or medication all together and in more severe cases they might just pull you off it altogether. This may be your option after about 4 to 6 weeks on the medication and still having issues. In most cases the cause for this type of tinnitus can be fixed when your blood pressure is leveled out. However it is important to be aware that high blood pressure usually causesno symptoms, so it is important to be screened for this condition even if you feel perfectly well.

BIH (benign intracranial hypertension) is one of the most common causes of pulsatile tinnitus. Although there are many others this can be one of the most detrimental. Your brain becomes overwhelmed with cerebrospinal fluid and this raises the pressure in your head. This is usually evident in younger women and those who are overweight. A glomus tumor, which is a benign vascular tumor in the ear that sits behind an artery, can also be a culprit of pulsatile tinnitus. The cause for this is buildup of gunk attached to the artery walls. This is from cholesterol. Swelling and a middle ear infection is another known cause. This however can be treated with medication.

Though there is no cure for tinnitus, you may be able to treat the underlying problem and overcome tinnitus altogether. You and your doctor can sit down and discuss options for medication administration. Also keep in mind that if there are any further problems with the meds or tinnitus, report it right away so that a change can be made. This can make a difference in how long you will be plagued with this condition.