10 Causes of Tinnitus
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Cause #8: Atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis is a condition in which the arteries and blood vessels in the body become hard. This is generally a result of a buildup of cholesterol and other unhealthy deposits in the bloodstream.
Atherosclerosis can affect some of the blood vessels that are near your inner ear. If these blood vessels harden, then they will be unable to contract or expand as they usually do when your heart pumps blood through them. This will raise the blood pressure in your ear and will make it so you’re able to hear your heartbeat. It can also cause a ringing in the ears; this type of tinnitus is known to affect one or both ears.
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