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Why do my ears rumble with loud noises?
What Causes Rumbling in the Ear? A rumbling sound in the ears could be described as air passing through the ear that muffles your hearing. Rumbling can be your body’s response in preparation for loud noises. It’s caused by a small muscle located in the middle ear called the tensor tympani (TT).
How do you stop your ear from rumbling?
These tips may help:
- Use hearing protection. Over time, exposure to loud sounds can damage the nerves in the ears, causing hearing loss and tinnitus.
- Turn down the volume.
- Use white noise.
- Limit alcohol, caffeine and nicotine.
Can everyone make a rumbling noise in my ears?
“A part of the human population can voluntarily control the tensor tympani, a muscle within the ear,” the tweet describes. “Contracting this muscle produces vibration and sound. The sound is usually described as a rumbling sound.”
Is ear rumbling bad?
Occasional rumbling in the ears isn’t usually cause for concern. Even if the condition is a tinnitus form, the symptoms usually aren’t harmful to you physically; they just may be bothersome and anxiety-inducing.
Why does my ear sound like a wind tunnel?
Tinnitus is often called “ringing in the ears.” It may also sound like blowing, roaring, buzzing, hissing, humming, whistling, or sizzling. The noises heard can be soft or loud. The person may even think they’re hearing air escaping, water running, the inside of a seashell, or musical notes.
Are ear rumbling rare?
Rumbling is a surprisingly common one. It’s often due to a protective effect that keeps sounds happening inside your body from being too loud to your ears. However, there are some medical conditions (usually treatable) that cause rumbling too.
How do you treat tensor tympani syndrome?
Treatment for TTTS often involves the use of sound therapy to treat the underlining tinnitus or hyperacusis. Sound therapy uses various sounds and noises to help a person cope with the constant ringing or loud noises associated with tinnitus and hyperacusis.