i'm sorry to hear this is upsetting you. it's always unsettling when something goes noticeably wrong with any of our senses. many things can cause the faint ringing you describe in your ear. some fluid in the middle ear could cause it. impacted cerumen (ear wax) could cause it. tinnitus could cause it. i would not jump to the conclusion you might be losing your hearing. that would be an extreme-case scenario. your best bet is to start with a visit to your primary health care provider. he or she can look in your ears to see if wax is causing the problem or if possibly you have an ear infection brewing. if your doctor or nurse practitioner can't determine any cause for the ringing in your ear he or she can refer you to a person who specializes in hearing disorders for further evaluation. try not to worry too much about this. chances are good it's something that will either go away on its own or can be treated. wishing you well!
i have had a very faint constant ringing in my left ear all day. could i be losing my hearing in my left ear? . it developed around 10:30 last night and has continued constant until 8:26. i am really worried.