Whenever there is total silence around me I always hear this high pitched squeal in my ears. It's a continuous sound that I only notice when there's no other sounds present. Can anyone tell me if this is due to listening at high volumes or if it's natural?
Wayne Parham Messages: 18752 Registered: January 2001
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That's called tinnitus and it is an indication of ear damage. Most people get temporary tinnitus after being exposed to loud sounds but it goes away after a while. If you regularly subject yourself to loud sounds, you'll begin to experience long-lasting and eventually even permanent tinnitus. So take it easy on your ears.
Yeah, that isn't natural. I would get that checked out ASAP. Brian Johnson of AC/DC probably has that. His doctor told him to quit touring or go totally deaf. Long durations of loud music will take its toll.