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Kamal Nahas

What causes tinnitus, and can it be treated?

Close up of a woman's face as she winces and holds a finger to one ear, as if trying to tune out a noise.

Many people have experienced an occasional ringing, buzzing or roaring sound in their ears — but for people with tinnitus, these phantom noises persist, often for several weeks or months.

But what causes tinnitus? And are there ways to manage the symptoms?

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