It is certainly very uncomfortable. Tinnitus may be described as the sound of escaping air, running water, the inside of a seashell, or as a sizzling, musical, buzzing, or humming noise. The sounds perceived include ringing noises, blowing sounds, hissing, whistling, high or low pitched sounds, roaring, pulsating sounds, and others. At this moment, the mechanism that causes the perception of sounds where there is no external source of the noise is not known. A mild form of tinnitus is common.
Many people hear noises for several minutes.
However, persistent tinnitus sometimes accompanies sensory hearing loss. In Meniere's Disease it is very persistent and most unpleasant. And because it is in the person's ear, they can't remove themselves from it. It is always with them. There are two important things to remember here.