causes of tinnitus and headache
Sinus infection or lesions can lead to headaches with tinnitus. Sinus related conditions leading to inflammation of the mucus membrane can also manifest typical ringing sounds in the ear or the head. These sinus conditions can bring on a generalized headache and sounds in the ear, sometimes followed by fever as well.
A single exposure to a sudden extremely loud noise can also cause tinnitus. A variety of other conditions and illnesses can lead to tinnitus, including: Blockages of the ear due to a buildup of wax, an ear infection, or rarely, a benign tumor of the nerve that allows us to hear (auditory nerve)