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Why do your ears ring when you leave a disco?

The ringing that is felt in the ears when leaving a disco or after a music concert is known as tinnitus or tinnitus and is sometimes accompanied by a certain transient deafness. They originate from irritation of the nerve endings in the inner ear , due to prolonged exposure to a thunderous sound.

This can irreparably damage the perception of sounds at certain frequencies.

To avoid tinnitus , the ideal is not to be exposed to sources of loud sounds. Now, if your ears are ringing when you leave a disco, it is recommended that you do not hear very loud music again until 16 hours later, at least.

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