What it is
A sensation of vibration or buzzing, most often experienced in the ears as tinnitus or in the skin and limbs as a sign of nerve irritation, anxiety, or metabolic changes.
Emerging evidence
Buzzing
A sensation of vibration or buzzing, most often experienced in the ears as tinnitus or in the skin and limbs as a sign of nerve irritation, anxiety, or metabolic changes.
CategoryNeurological
Reviewed by Gyfts Editorial Team · Editorial Health Review
26 March 2026
At a glance
Buzzing at a glance
Commonly experienced as
- Buzzing in the ears can range from mildly distracting to severely disruptive, particularly affecting sleep and concentration. Body buzzing or vibrating sensations can be alarming when new and unexplained — they have an uncanny quality that prompts concern about neurological causes.
