What it is
Ringing in the ears (tinnitus) is the perception of sound — most commonly ringing, buzzing, or hissing — without an external acoustic source.
Emerging evidence
Ringing
The perception of ringing, buzzing, or hissing sounds in one or both ears in the absence of an external sound source.
CategoryNeurological
Reviewed by Gyfts Editorial Team · Editorial Health Review
26 March 2026
At a glance
Ringing at a glance
Commonly experienced as
- A continuous or intermittent ringing, buzzing, or hissing perceived internally — most disruptive during silence, particularly at night, and worsening with stress.
