Tinnitus can change from one type of sound to another. Some common sounds people experience are ringing, buzzing, humming, rushing, cicadas or crickets. If you have tinnitus, you should see a hearing specialist and have a hearing and tinnitus assessment. If you hear a “heartbeat” sound, have tinnitus in one ear only, or if your tinnitus becomes worse and you can’t cope, it’s essential to see a hearing specialist or your doctor. Find out more.

If you’ve ever wondered why others can’t hear your ringing, our companion article explains this, and you can browse the Tinnitus category page for more.