
Tinnitus is mostly a symptom of an actual underlying condition. The tinnitus sound you hear (mostly a ringing, hissing or buzzing noise) is caused by some underlying problems like taking medication, infection in your ear, exposure to loud noise, stress and anxiety. If you can identify and work on the underlying cause, you have a good chance to cure your tinnitus for good without possible harmful medication. By the way, according to the latest studies, around 15 percent of Americans suffer from tinnitus. So, if you are experiencing ringing in your ears, it could be stress related.