ringing in the ears is called __________.
A person with tinnitus will often hear ringing, buzzing, hissing, chirping or whistling sounds that appear to come from inside the body itself. Tinnitus is often called ringing in the ears, and may be in time with a person's heartbeat. Around 10% of people in the UK are thought to have mild tinnitus symptoms, while for around 1%, the sounds affect their quality of life. There are two types of tinnitus: