- Hearing impairment or loss: If you notice that you have difficulty hearing or need to ask people to repeat themselves, this could be due to:
Hearing wax buildup, inflammation, or weakness in the auditory nerve.
- Persistent ringing in the ear: If you hear a whistling or buzzing sound without a source, this could be due to: a problem in the inner ear, pressure, strain, or hearing loss.
- Dizziness or loss of balance: If you feel dizzy or like the world is spinning, this is often related to: the inner ear (balance center), such as an infection or malfunction.