Do you suffer from chronic ringing or hearing sounds continuously in one or both ears? If the answer is yes, then this condition is called tinnitus and is a very common condition among adults and is present in 10% of cases. In most cases, those afflicted with this condition hear a chronic ringing all the time. One patient described his condition as hearing an annoying sound like the sound of bees buzzing. Another patient had always complained of hearing the sound of a waterfall, especially at night, for many years. These sounds were so annoying that they affected him psychologically, making him unable to sleep or concentrate. Other patients have experienced anxiety or depression after hearing these sounds for long periods of time. Of course, these sounds are only heard by the patient himself and not by other people. The cause of this condition is usually a malfunction in the auditory system, which consists of the auditory canal, the middle ear, and the inner ear, in addition to the auditory nerve and the part of the brain responsible for interpreting sounds. One of the most important simple causes of this condition is the accumulation of ear secretions inside the ear canal. Another cause is hearing loss in the elderly. In addition, it can occur commonly in people who are exposed to loud sounds for long periods during their work. Such as airport workers who work around airplanes. As well as heavy factory workers or soldiers who have been exposed to the sounds of bombs for a long time. However, if this condition is diagnosed, it is necessary to ensure that there are no other diseases that can improve tinnitus if treated properly. Such as otitis media or Meniere's disease, which causes chronic dizziness and hearing loss. In addition to the presence of narrowing of the arteries of the head and neck due to lack of blood flow. Another possibility for tinnitus is the result of side effects resulting from taking some medications such as diuretics to treat high blood pressure or some malaria medications or cancer medications. Unfortunately, some people can suffer from tinnitus for many years without a clear cause for it. But unfortunately, there is no cure for it, especially if there is no clear cause that can be treated. All of this can lead to severe psychological disorders in the long run. Of course, there are some therapeutic methods that can alleviate the symptoms and help patients tolerate and live with this chronic condition. The most important of which is the use of earphones in the event of hearing loss associated with tinnitus. Sometimes, electronic devices that emit soft, relaxing sounds or light music can be used to help cover up the annoying ringing sounds. These devices can be in the form of earphones that can be placed in the ear or large in size and placed next to the bed while sleeping. Another method of treatment is the use of some anti-depressant medications such as amitriptyline or triptozole, which can also reduce the severity of symptoms. Video shot by: Galia Helbaoui and edited by: Amer Helbaoui