Ringing Ears (Tinnitus): Causes, Diet & Exercise Links

What causes sudden ringing in the ears? Potential triggers range from blood sugar spikes and caffeine intake to loud noise exposure and exercise-induced changes.

A Sudden Ringing in the Ears

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Abigail Adams

A sudden ringing in the ears, also referred to as tinnitus, is a symptom of a problem in the ear or the brain. Approximately 10 percent to 15 percent of the population experiences some type of ringing in the ears, according to the Merck Manuals.