Infections in the middle part of the ear may cause ringing. Infections can be caused by a virus such as cold or flu or bacteria. Left untreated, an ear infection can cause more serious complications, such as mastoiditis (when the bone adjacent to the ear gets inflamed), perforation of the eardrum, hearing loss, and even Meniere's disease.

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