Subjective tinnitus is much more common than objective tinnitus and is what most people are referring to when they talk about tinnitus. It could be the result of an issue with your blood vessels or muscle contractions, or it could indicate there’s something going on in the middle of your ear. ( 3) It’s more common for people 55 and older, but young people can experience it, too. Tinnitus is common and affects about one in every six people.
Tinnitus that lasts longer than six months is called chronic tinnitus. Nearly everyone has, even if it was just for a short time, such as that “ringing” or hum you hear after attending a loud workout class or concert. You’ve likely experienced tinnitus before.
