I went skiing about three weeks ago after a long time, and for some reason, since then, I’ve had a constant buzzing in my left ear day and night. Of course, something unpleasant always follows when there’s a bit of enjoyment! Initially, I ignored the buzzing; I thought it was the lingering sound of wind or something, but when the issue didn’t go away, I gradually began to pay attention to it.

A week after the problem began, I started feeling pressure in both ears, which comes and goes on its own. I noticed that I hear less in my left ear when I block them alternately and test my hearing. The noise stops when I speak and when there’s speech/sounds nearby. Annoying! I’ve never suffered from any ear problems before, not even an ear infection ever.

Google acted as the first aid doctor for me, and common sense suggested that it could be a blockage formed by earwax. So, I got an earwax softening spray from the pharmacy and started using it daily, but to no avail.

Continuous tinnitus with no explanation

Now, around the three-week mark, dizziness has joined in when the ear ringing subsides. This has happened on three different days now: the ear ringing stops and the dizziness starts. While walking, it feels like the ground is swaying, and there’s a peculiar ‘light’ feeling in the head. Then, our friend, the flu, also showed up.

Is there treatment for tinnitus?

Of course, I visited the doctor concerning this, but they advised waiting to see if the issue continues after the flu passes. D: D: There was no blockage in the ears! The constant buzzing, resembling an air conditioner (inside the head), is absolutely nerve-wracking, and yet one should continue enduring it! There might not be much else one can do. Fortunately, having an earplug in helps with the buzzing, but it feels strange trying to cope with daily life half-deaf.

Tinnitus is a very common problem, but it’s bothering me for the first time in my life. The doctor casually mentioned Meniere’s disease and various inner ear diseases, which can involve tinnitus, pressure sensations, and dizziness. So, the guessing game continues on what it might be.

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